Kalashtami 2036
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2036 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Sunday, 20 Jan 2036
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 20 Jan | Kalashtami | 20 Jan 2036, 12:10 AM | 21 Jan 2036, 12:33 AM |
| Tuesday, 19 Feb | Kalashtami | 18 Feb 2036, 4:41 PM | 19 Feb 2036, 6:02 PM |
| Thursday, 20 Mar | Kalashtami | 19 Mar 2036, 11:06 AM | 20 Mar 2036, 1:17 PM |
| Saturday, 19 Apr | Kalashtami | 18 Apr 2036, 6:19 AM | 19 Apr 2036, 8:53 AM |
| Sunday, 18 May | Kalashtami | 18 May 2036, 12:57 AM | 19 May 2036, 3:15 AM |
| Tuesday, 17 Jun | Kalashtami | 16 Jun 2036, 5:43 PM | 17 Jun 2036, 7:12 PM |
| Thursday, 17 Jul | Kalashtami | 16 Jul 2036, 7:51 AM | 17 Jul 2036, 8:15 AM |
| Friday, 15 Aug | Kalashtami | 14 Aug 2036, 7:18 PM | 15 Aug 2036, 6:42 PM |
| Saturday, 13 Sept | Kalashtami | 13 Sept 2036, 4:36 AM | 14 Sept 2036, 3:14 AM |
| Monday, 13 Oct | Kalashtami | 12 Oct 2036, 12:31 PM | 13 Oct 2036, 10:43 AM |
| Tuesday, 11 Nov | Kalashtami | 10 Nov 2036, 7:57 PM | 11 Nov 2036, 5:59 PM |
| Wednesday, 10 Dec | Kalashtami | 10 Dec 2036, 3:46 AM | 11 Dec 2036, 1:53 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, 20 Jan. The tithi begins 20 Jan 2036, 12:10 AM and ends 21 Jan 2036, 12:33 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2036?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2036.