Kalashtami 2034
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2034 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Thursday, 12 Jan 2034
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 12 Jan | Kalashtami | 12 Jan 2034, 5:26 AM | 13 Jan 2034, 8:08 AM |
| Saturday, 11 Feb | Kalashtami | 11 Feb 2034, 3:24 AM | 12 Feb 2034, 5:48 AM |
| Monday, 13 Mar | Kalashtami | 12 Mar 2034, 11:23 PM | 14 Mar 2034, 12:56 AM |
| Wednesday, 12 Apr | Kalashtami | 11 Apr 2034, 3:54 PM | 12 Apr 2034, 4:25 PM |
| Thursday, 11 May | Kalashtami | 11 May 2034, 4:34 AM | 12 May 2034, 4:07 AM |
| Saturday, 10 Jun | Kalashtami | 9 Jun 2034, 1:48 PM | 10 Jun 2034, 12:31 PM |
| Sunday, 9 Jul | Kalashtami | 8 Jul 2034, 8:23 PM | 9 Jul 2034, 6:29 PM |
| Monday, 7 Aug | Kalashtami | 7 Aug 2034, 1:26 AM | 7 Aug 2034, 11:12 PM |
| Tuesday, 5 Sept | Kalashtami | 5 Sept 2034, 6:18 AM | 6 Sept 2034, 4:07 AM |
| Thursday, 5 Oct | Kalashtami | 4 Oct 2034, 12:29 PM | 5 Oct 2034, 10:47 AM |
| Friday, 3 Nov | Kalashtami | 2 Nov 2034, 9:26 PM | 3 Nov 2034, 8:39 PM |
| Sunday, 3 Dec | Kalashtami | 2 Dec 2034, 10:11 AM | 3 Dec 2034, 10:33 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 Thursday, 12 Jan. The tithi begins 12 Jan 2034, 5:26 AM and ends 13 Jan 2034, 8:08 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2034?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2034.