Kalashtami 2027
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2027 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Friday, 29 Jan 2027
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 29 Jan | Kalashtami | 29 Jan 2027, 4:03 AM | 30 Jan 2027, 4:58 AM |
| Sunday, 28 Feb | Kalashtami | 27 Feb 2027, 9:55 PM | 28 Feb 2027, 11:46 PM |
| Tuesday, 30 Mar | Kalashtami | 29 Mar 2027, 5:11 PM | 30 Mar 2027, 7:40 PM |
| Thursday, 29 Apr | Kalashtami | 28 Apr 2027, 12:31 PM | 29 Apr 2027, 3:01 PM |
| Saturday, 29 May | Kalashtami | 28 May 2027, 6:26 AM | 29 May 2027, 8:20 AM |
| Sunday, 27 Jun | Kalashtami | 26 Jun 2027, 9:52 PM | 27 Jun 2027, 10:45 PM |
| Tuesday, 27 Jul | Kalashtami | 26 Jul 2027, 10:25 AM | 27 Jul 2027, 10:13 AM |
| Wednesday, 25 Aug | Kalashtami | 24 Aug 2027, 8:25 PM | 25 Aug 2027, 7:20 PM |
| Thursday, 23 Sept | Kalashtami | 23 Sept 2027, 4:37 AM | 24 Sept 2027, 2:57 AM |
| Saturday, 23 Oct | Kalashtami | 22 Oct 2027, 11:56 AM | 23 Oct 2027, 9:59 AM |
| Sunday, 21 Nov | Kalashtami | 20 Nov 2027, 7:17 PM | 21 Nov 2027, 5:20 PM |
| Monday, 20 Dec | Kalashtami | 20 Dec 2027, 3:34 AM | 21 Dec 2027, 1:53 AM |
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 Friday, 29 Jan. The tithi begins 29 Jan 2027, 4:03 AM and ends 30 Jan 2027, 4:58 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2027?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2027.