Kalashtami 2026
All 13 Kalashtami dates in 2026 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Monday, 2 Nov 2026
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 11 Jan | Kalashtami | 10 Jan 2026, 8:24 AM | 11 Jan 2026, 10:20 AM |
| Monday, 9 Feb | Kalashtami | 9 Feb 2026, 5:01 AM | 10 Feb 2026, 7:27 AM |
| Wednesday, 11 Mar | Kalashtami | 11 Mar 2026, 1:54 AM | 12 Mar 2026, 4:19 AM |
| Friday, 10 Apr | Kalashtami | 9 Apr 2026, 9:20 PM | 10 Apr 2026, 11:16 PM |
| Sunday, 10 May | Kalashtami | 9 May 2026, 2:03 PM | 10 May 2026, 3:07 PM |
| Monday, 8 Jun | Kalashtami | 8 Jun 2026, 3:25 AM | 9 Jun 2026, 3:24 AM |
| Wednesday, 8 Jul | Kalashtami | 7 Jul 2026, 1:25 PM | 8 Jul 2026, 12:22 PM |
| Thursday, 6 Aug | Kalashtami | 5 Aug 2026, 8:42 PM | 6 Aug 2026, 6:53 PM |
| Friday, 4 Sept | Kalashtami | 4 Sept 2026, 2:25 AM | 5 Sept 2026, 12:14 AM |
| Saturday, 3 Oct | Kalashtami | 3 Oct 2026, 8:00 AM | 4 Oct 2026, 5:52 AM |
| Monday, 2 Nov | Kalashtami | 1 Nov 2026, 2:52 PM | 2 Nov 2026, 1:10 PM |
| Tuesday, 1 Dec | Kalashtami | 1 Dec 2026, 12:12 AM | 1 Dec 2026, 11:14 PM |
| Thursday, 31 Dec | Kalashtami | 30 Dec 2026, 12:36 PM | 31 Dec 2026, 12:32 PM |
Dates follow the tithi prevailing at sunrise in New Delhi. Local traditions — Smarta and Vaishnava Ekadashi, Pradosh at dusk, Chaturthi by moonrise — can shift an observance by a day, so check the tithi times above or ask your family priest.
About Kalashtami
Kalashtami is the eighth tithi of the dark fortnight, dedicated to Kaal Bhairav, the fierce form of Shiva. The one in Margashirsha is Kaal Bhairav Jayanti.
How it is observed
Devotees fast, worship Bhairav at night, and traditionally feed dogs, which are associated with Bhairav.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Kalashtami?
The next Kalashtami is on Monday, 2 Nov. The tithi begins 1 Nov 2026, 2:52 PM and ends 2 Nov 2026, 1:10 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2026?
There are 13 Kalashtami dates in 2026.