Kalashtami 2031
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2031 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Thursday, 16 Jan 2031
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 16 Jan | Kalashtami | 16 Jan 2031, 6:43 AM | 17 Jan 2031, 5:42 AM |
| Saturday, 15 Feb | Kalashtami | 14 Feb 2031, 5:06 PM | 15 Feb 2031, 3:27 PM |
| Sunday, 16 Mar | Kalashtami | 16 Mar 2031, 1:05 AM | 16 Mar 2031, 11:04 PM |
| Monday, 14 Apr | Kalashtami | 14 Apr 2031, 7:32 AM | 15 Apr 2031, 5:26 AM |
| Wednesday, 14 May | Kalashtami | 13 May 2031, 1:33 PM | 14 May 2031, 11:46 AM |
| Thursday, 12 Jun | Kalashtami | 11 Jun 2031, 8:27 PM | 12 Jun 2031, 7:23 PM |
| Friday, 11 Jul | Kalashtami | 11 Jul 2031, 5:26 AM | 12 Jul 2031, 5:24 AM |
| Sunday, 10 Aug | Kalashtami | 9 Aug 2031, 5:26 PM | 10 Aug 2031, 6:32 PM |
| Tuesday, 9 Sept | Kalashtami | 8 Sept 2031, 8:47 AM | 9 Sept 2031, 10:48 AM |
| Wednesday, 8 Oct | Kalashtami | 8 Oct 2031, 3:07 AM | 9 Oct 2031, 5:34 AM |
| Friday, 7 Nov | Kalashtami | 6 Nov 2031, 11:19 PM | 8 Nov 2031, 1:41 AM |
| Sunday, 7 Dec | Kalashtami | 6 Dec 2031, 7:50 PM | 7 Dec 2031, 9:40 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 Thursday, 16 Jan. The tithi begins 16 Jan 2031, 6:43 AM and ends 17 Jan 2031, 5:42 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2031?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2031.