Kalashtami 2030
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2030 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Sunday, 27 Jan 2030
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 27 Jan | Kalashtami | 26 Jan 2030, 12:44 PM | 27 Jan 2030, 10:43 AM |
| Monday, 25 Feb | Kalashtami | 24 Feb 2030, 8:27 PM | 25 Feb 2030, 6:31 PM |
| Tuesday, 26 Mar | Kalashtami | 26 Mar 2030, 4:11 AM | 27 Mar 2030, 2:38 AM |
| Thursday, 25 Apr | Kalashtami | 24 Apr 2030, 12:41 PM | 25 Apr 2030, 11:45 AM |
| Friday, 24 May | Kalashtami | 23 May 2030, 10:36 PM | 24 May 2030, 10:29 PM |
| Sunday, 23 Jun | Kalashtami | 22 Jun 2030, 10:28 AM | 23 Jun 2030, 11:21 AM |
| Monday, 22 Jul | Kalashtami | 22 Jul 2030, 12:46 AM | 23 Jul 2030, 2:37 AM |
| Wednesday, 21 Aug | Kalashtami | 20 Aug 2030, 5:32 PM | 21 Aug 2030, 8:01 PM |
| Friday, 20 Sept | Kalashtami | 19 Sept 2030, 12:09 PM | 20 Sept 2030, 2:39 PM |
| Sunday, 20 Oct | Kalashtami | 19 Oct 2030, 7:19 AM | 20 Oct 2030, 9:12 AM |
| Monday, 18 Nov | Kalashtami | 18 Nov 2030, 1:30 AM | 19 Nov 2030, 2:22 AM |
| Wednesday, 18 Dec | Kalashtami | 17 Dec 2030, 5:30 PM | 18 Dec 2030, 5:20 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 Sunday, 27 Jan. The tithi begins 26 Jan 2030, 12:44 PM and ends 27 Jan 2030, 10:43 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2030?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2030.