Kalashtami 2040
All 13 Kalashtami dates in 2040 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Saturday, 7 Jan 2040
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 7 Jan | Kalashtami | 7 Jan 2040, 4:47 AM | 8 Jan 2040, 4:13 AM |
| Monday, 6 Feb | Kalashtami | 5 Feb 2040, 4:38 PM | 6 Feb 2040, 3:18 PM |
| Tuesday, 6 Mar | Kalashtami | 6 Mar 2040, 1:42 AM | 6 Mar 2040, 11:50 PM |
| Thursday, 5 Apr | Kalashtami | 4 Apr 2040, 8:39 AM | 5 Apr 2040, 6:32 AM |
| Friday, 4 May | Kalashtami | 3 May 2040, 2:32 PM | 4 May 2040, 12:31 PM |
| Saturday, 2 Jun | Kalashtami | 1 Jun 2040, 8:37 PM | 2 Jun 2040, 7:05 PM |
| Sunday, 1 Jul | Kalashtami | 1 Jul 2040, 4:12 AM | 2 Jul 2040, 3:34 AM |
| Tuesday, 31 Jul | Kalashtami | 30 Jul 2040, 2:27 PM | 31 Jul 2040, 2:56 PM |
| Wednesday, 29 Aug | Kalashtami | 29 Aug 2040, 4:04 AM | 30 Aug 2040, 5:37 AM |
| Friday, 28 Sept | Kalashtami | 27 Sept 2040, 9:05 PM | 28 Sept 2040, 11:22 PM |
| Sunday, 28 Oct | Kalashtami | 27 Oct 2040, 4:41 PM | 28 Oct 2040, 7:11 PM |
| Tuesday, 27 Nov | Kalashtami | 26 Nov 2040, 1:28 PM | 27 Nov 2040, 3:40 PM |
| Thursday, 27 Dec | Kalashtami | 26 Dec 2040, 9:43 AM | 27 Dec 2040, 11:11 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 Saturday, 7 Jan. The tithi begins 7 Jan 2040, 4:47 AM and ends 8 Jan 2040, 4:13 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2040?
There are 13 Kalashtami dates in 2040.