Kalashtami 2032
All 13 Kalashtami dates in 2032 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Tuesday, 6 Jan 2032
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 6 Jan | Kalashtami | 5 Jan 2032, 3:00 PM | 6 Jan 2032, 3:57 PM |
| Thursday, 5 Feb | Kalashtami | 4 Feb 2032, 7:16 AM | 5 Feb 2032, 7:09 AM |
| Friday, 5 Mar | Kalashtami | 4 Mar 2032, 7:46 PM | 5 Mar 2032, 6:37 PM |
| Saturday, 3 Apr | Kalashtami | 3 Apr 2032, 4:35 AM | 4 Apr 2032, 2:39 AM |
| Monday, 3 May | Kalashtami | 2 May 2032, 10:39 AM | 3 May 2032, 8:23 AM |
| Tuesday, 1 Jun | Kalashtami | 31 May 2032, 3:28 PM | 1 Jun 2032, 1:17 PM |
| Wednesday, 30 Jun | Kalashtami | 29 Jun 2032, 8:35 PM | 30 Jun 2032, 6:55 PM |
| Thursday, 29 Jul | Kalashtami | 29 Jul 2032, 3:26 AM | 30 Jul 2032, 2:33 AM |
| Saturday, 28 Aug | Kalashtami | 27 Aug 2032, 1:06 PM | 28 Aug 2032, 1:10 PM |
| Sunday, 26 Sept | Kalashtami | 26 Sept 2032, 2:16 AM | 27 Sept 2032, 3:18 AM |
| Tuesday, 26 Oct | Kalashtami | 25 Oct 2032, 7:04 PM | 26 Oct 2032, 9:00 PM |
| Thursday, 25 Nov | Kalashtami | 24 Nov 2032, 3:03 PM | 25 Nov 2032, 5:35 PM |
| Saturday, 25 Dec | Kalashtami | 24 Dec 2032, 12:50 PM | 25 Dec 2032, 3:24 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 Tuesday, 6 Jan. The tithi begins 5 Jan 2032, 3:00 PM and ends 6 Jan 2032, 3:57 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2032?
There are 13 Kalashtami dates in 2032.