Kalashtami 2041
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2041 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Friday, 25 Jan 2041
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 25 Jan | Kalashtami | 25 Jan 2041, 3:43 AM | 26 Jan 2041, 4:11 AM |
| Sunday, 24 Feb | Kalashtami | 23 Feb 2041, 6:11 PM | 24 Feb 2041, 5:34 PM |
| Monday, 25 Mar | Kalashtami | 25 Mar 2041, 4:44 AM | 26 Mar 2041, 3:11 AM |
| Wednesday, 24 Apr | Kalashtami | 23 Apr 2041, 11:56 AM | 24 Apr 2041, 9:47 AM |
| Thursday, 23 May | Kalashtami | 22 May 2041, 5:05 PM | 23 May 2041, 2:47 PM |
| Friday, 21 Jun | Kalashtami | 20 Jun 2041, 9:44 PM | 21 Jun 2041, 7:45 PM |
| Saturday, 20 Jul | Kalashtami | 20 Jul 2041, 3:28 AM | 21 Jul 2041, 2:07 AM |
| Monday, 19 Aug | Kalashtami | 18 Aug 2041, 11:32 AM | 19 Aug 2041, 11:04 AM |
| Tuesday, 17 Sept | Kalashtami | 16 Sept 2041, 10:53 PM | 17 Sept 2041, 11:23 PM |
| Thursday, 17 Oct | Kalashtami | 16 Oct 2041, 1:55 PM | 17 Oct 2041, 3:24 PM |
| Saturday, 16 Nov | Kalashtami | 15 Nov 2041, 8:30 AM | 16 Nov 2041, 10:47 AM |
| Sunday, 15 Dec | Kalashtami | 15 Dec 2041, 5:43 AM | 16 Dec 2041, 8:22 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 Friday, 25 Jan. The tithi begins 25 Jan 2041, 3:43 AM and ends 26 Jan 2041, 4:11 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2041?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2041.