Kalashtami 2029
All 13 Kalashtami dates in 2029 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Sunday, 7 Jan 2029
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 7 Jan | Kalashtami | 7 Jan 2029, 8:00 AM | 8 Jan 2029, 5:54 AM |
| Tuesday, 6 Feb | Kalashtami | 5 Feb 2029, 4:15 PM | 6 Feb 2029, 2:35 PM |
| Wednesday, 7 Mar | Kalashtami | 7 Mar 2029, 1:52 AM | 8 Mar 2029, 1:00 AM |
| Friday, 6 Apr | Kalashtami | 5 Apr 2029, 1:24 PM | 6 Apr 2029, 1:30 PM |
| Saturday, 5 May | Kalashtami | 5 May 2029, 2:51 AM | 6 May 2029, 3:54 AM |
| Monday, 4 Jun | Kalashtami | 3 Jun 2029, 5:58 PM | 4 Jun 2029, 7:46 PM |
| Wednesday, 4 Jul | Kalashtami | 3 Jul 2029, 10:20 AM | 4 Jul 2029, 12:37 PM |
| Thursday, 2 Aug | Kalashtami | 2 Aug 2029, 3:33 AM | 3 Aug 2029, 5:54 AM |
| Saturday, 1 Sept | Kalashtami | 31 Aug 2029, 9:01 PM | 1 Sept 2029, 10:57 PM |
| Monday, 1 Oct | Kalashtami | 30 Sept 2029, 1:49 PM | 1 Oct 2029, 2:53 PM |
| Tuesday, 30 Oct | Kalashtami | 30 Oct 2029, 4:57 AM | 31 Oct 2029, 4:54 AM |
| Thursday, 29 Nov | Kalashtami | 28 Nov 2029, 5:44 PM | 29 Nov 2029, 4:40 PM |
| Friday, 28 Dec | Kalashtami | 28 Dec 2029, 4:08 AM | 29 Dec 2029, 2:23 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 Sunday, 7 Jan. The tithi begins 7 Jan 2029, 8:00 AM and ends 8 Jan 2029, 5:54 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2029?
There are 13 Kalashtami dates in 2029.