Kalashtami 2038
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2038 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Thursday, 28 Jan 2038
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 28 Jan | Kalashtami | 27 Jan 2038, 4:31 PM | 28 Jan 2038, 2:34 PM |
| Friday, 26 Feb | Kalashtami | 26 Feb 2038, 1:10 AM | 26 Feb 2038, 11:50 PM |
| Sunday, 28 Mar | Kalashtami | 27 Mar 2038, 11:25 AM | 28 Mar 2038, 10:58 AM |
| Monday, 26 Apr | Kalashtami | 25 Apr 2038, 11:35 PM | 27 Apr 2038, 12:06 AM |
| Wednesday, 26 May | Kalashtami | 25 May 2038, 1:36 PM | 26 May 2038, 3:00 PM |
| Thursday, 24 Jun | Kalashtami | 24 Jun 2038, 5:11 AM | 25 Jun 2038, 7:13 AM |
| Saturday, 24 Jul | Kalashtami | 23 Jul 2038, 9:59 PM | 25 Jul 2038, 12:21 AM |
| Monday, 23 Aug | Kalashtami | 22 Aug 2038, 3:32 PM | 23 Aug 2038, 5:46 PM |
| Wednesday, 22 Sept | Kalashtami | 21 Sept 2038, 9:03 AM | 22 Sept 2038, 10:40 AM |
| Thursday, 21 Oct | Kalashtami | 21 Oct 2038, 1:29 AM | 22 Oct 2038, 2:04 AM |
| Saturday, 20 Nov | Kalashtami | 19 Nov 2038, 3:50 PM | 20 Nov 2038, 3:18 PM |
| Sunday, 19 Dec | Kalashtami | 19 Dec 2038, 3:37 AM | 20 Dec 2038, 2:12 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, 28 Jan. The tithi begins 27 Jan 2038, 4:31 PM and ends 28 Jan 2038, 2:34 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2038?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2038.