Kalashtami 2044
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2044 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Friday, 22 Jan 2044
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 22 Jan | Kalashtami | 21 Jan 2044, 4:25 PM | 22 Jan 2044, 6:16 PM |
| Sunday, 21 Feb | Kalashtami | 20 Feb 2044, 12:40 PM | 21 Feb 2044, 3:03 PM |
| Tuesday, 22 Mar | Kalashtami | 21 Mar 2044, 9:08 AM | 22 Mar 2044, 11:34 AM |
| Wednesday, 20 Apr | Kalashtami | 20 Apr 2044, 4:15 AM | 21 Apr 2044, 6:15 AM |
| Friday, 20 May | Kalashtami | 19 May 2044, 8:51 PM | 20 May 2044, 10:01 PM |
| Sunday, 19 Jun | Kalashtami | 18 Jun 2044, 10:20 AM | 19 Jun 2044, 10:27 AM |
| Monday, 18 Jul | Kalashtami | 17 Jul 2044, 8:39 PM | 18 Jul 2044, 7:43 PM |
| Tuesday, 16 Aug | Kalashtami | 16 Aug 2044, 4:21 AM | 17 Aug 2044, 2:37 AM |
| Thursday, 15 Sept | Kalashtami | 14 Sept 2044, 10:30 AM | 15 Sept 2044, 8:21 AM |
| Friday, 14 Oct | Kalashtami | 13 Oct 2044, 4:27 PM | 14 Oct 2044, 2:19 PM |
| Saturday, 12 Nov | Kalashtami | 11 Nov 2044, 11:34 PM | 12 Nov 2044, 9:50 PM |
| Monday, 12 Dec | Kalashtami | 11 Dec 2044, 8:57 AM | 12 Dec 2044, 7:55 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, 22 Jan. The tithi begins 21 Jan 2044, 4:25 PM and ends 22 Jan 2044, 6:16 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2044?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2044.