Kalashtami 2042
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2042 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Tuesday, 14 Jan 2042
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 14 Jan | Kalashtami | 14 Jan 2042, 3:40 AM | 15 Jan 2042, 6:01 AM |
| Thursday, 13 Feb | Kalashtami | 12 Feb 2042, 11:58 PM | 14 Feb 2042, 1:22 AM |
| Saturday, 15 Mar | Kalashtami | 14 Mar 2042, 4:40 PM | 15 Mar 2042, 4:50 PM |
| Sunday, 13 Apr | Kalashtami | 13 Apr 2042, 5:02 AM | 14 Apr 2042, 4:06 AM |
| Tuesday, 13 May | Kalashtami | 12 May 2042, 1:35 PM | 13 May 2042, 11:54 AM |
| Wednesday, 11 Jun | Kalashtami | 10 Jun 2042, 7:31 PM | 11 Jun 2042, 5:26 PM |
| Thursday, 10 Jul | Kalashtami | 10 Jul 2042, 12:12 AM | 10 Jul 2042, 10:04 PM |
| Friday, 8 Aug | Kalashtami | 8 Aug 2042, 5:04 AM | 9 Aug 2042, 3:09 AM |
| Sunday, 7 Sept | Kalashtami | 6 Sept 2042, 11:24 AM | 7 Sept 2042, 10:01 AM |
| Monday, 6 Oct | Kalashtami | 5 Oct 2042, 8:27 PM | 6 Oct 2042, 7:53 PM |
| Wednesday, 5 Nov | Kalashtami | 4 Nov 2042, 9:10 AM | 5 Nov 2042, 9:44 AM |
| Thursday, 4 Dec | Kalashtami | 4 Dec 2042, 2:01 AM | 5 Dec 2042, 3:46 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 Tuesday, 14 Jan. The tithi begins 14 Jan 2042, 3:40 AM and ends 15 Jan 2042, 6:01 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2042?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2042.