Kalashtami 2039
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2039 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Tuesday, 18 Jan 2039
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 18 Jan | Kalashtami | 17 Jan 2039, 1:07 PM | 18 Jan 2039, 11:12 AM |
| Wednesday, 16 Feb | Kalashtami | 15 Feb 2039, 9:07 PM | 16 Feb 2039, 7:05 PM |
| Thursday, 17 Mar | Kalashtami | 17 Mar 2039, 4:33 AM | 18 Mar 2039, 2:46 AM |
| Saturday, 16 Apr | Kalashtami | 15 Apr 2039, 12:20 PM | 16 Apr 2039, 11:01 AM |
| Sunday, 15 May | Kalashtami | 14 May 2039, 9:10 PM | 15 May 2039, 8:33 PM |
| Tuesday, 14 Jun | Kalashtami | 13 Jun 2039, 7:42 AM | 14 Jun 2039, 8:01 AM |
| Wednesday, 13 Jul | Kalashtami | 12 Jul 2039, 8:33 PM | 13 Jul 2039, 9:53 PM |
| Friday, 12 Aug | Kalashtami | 11 Aug 2039, 12:03 PM | 12 Aug 2039, 2:15 PM |
| Saturday, 10 Sept | Kalashtami | 10 Sept 2039, 5:57 AM | 11 Sept 2039, 8:33 AM |
| Monday, 10 Oct | Kalashtami | 10 Oct 2039, 1:17 AM | 11 Oct 2039, 3:35 AM |
| Wednesday, 9 Nov | Kalashtami | 8 Nov 2039, 8:27 PM | 9 Nov 2039, 9:54 PM |
| Friday, 9 Dec | Kalashtami | 8 Dec 2039, 1:56 PM | 9 Dec 2039, 2:20 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, 18 Jan. The tithi begins 17 Jan 2039, 1:07 PM and ends 18 Jan 2039, 11:12 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2039?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2039.