Kalashtami 2028
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2028 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Wednesday, 19 Jan 2028
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 19 Jan | Kalashtami | 18 Jan 2028, 1:32 PM | 19 Jan 2028, 12:29 PM |
| Thursday, 17 Feb | Kalashtami | 17 Feb 2028, 1:46 AM | 18 Feb 2028, 1:41 AM |
| Saturday, 18 Mar | Kalashtami | 17 Mar 2028, 4:26 PM | 18 Mar 2028, 5:30 PM |
| Monday, 17 Apr | Kalashtami | 16 Apr 2028, 9:10 AM | 17 Apr 2028, 11:11 AM |
| Tuesday, 16 May | Kalashtami | 16 May 2028, 3:00 AM | 17 May 2028, 5:27 AM |
| Thursday, 15 Jun | Kalashtami | 14 Jun 2028, 8:46 PM | 15 Jun 2028, 11:04 PM |
| Saturday, 15 Jul | Kalashtami | 14 Jul 2028, 1:31 PM | 15 Jul 2028, 3:14 PM |
| Sunday, 13 Aug | Kalashtami | 13 Aug 2028, 4:43 AM | 14 Aug 2028, 5:37 AM |
| Tuesday, 12 Sept | Kalashtami | 11 Sept 2028, 6:10 PM | 12 Sept 2028, 6:10 PM |
| Wednesday, 11 Oct | Kalashtami | 11 Oct 2028, 5:48 AM | 12 Oct 2028, 4:55 AM |
| Friday, 10 Nov | Kalashtami | 9 Nov 2028, 3:40 PM | 10 Nov 2028, 2:03 PM |
| Saturday, 9 Dec | Kalashtami | 9 Dec 2028, 12:09 AM | 9 Dec 2028, 10:05 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 Wednesday, 19 Jan. The tithi begins 18 Jan 2028, 1:32 PM and ends 19 Jan 2028, 12:29 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2028?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2028.