Kalashtami 2045
All 13 Kalashtami dates in 2045 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Tuesday, 10 Jan 2045
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 10 Jan | Kalashtami | 9 Jan 2045, 9:12 PM | 10 Jan 2045, 9:02 PM |
| Thursday, 9 Feb | Kalashtami | 8 Feb 2045, 12:14 PM | 9 Feb 2045, 1:03 PM |
| Friday, 10 Mar | Kalashtami | 10 Mar 2045, 5:31 AM | 11 Mar 2045, 7:17 AM |
| Sunday, 9 Apr | Kalashtami | 9 Apr 2045, 12:11 AM | 10 Apr 2045, 2:37 AM |
| Tuesday, 9 May | Kalashtami | 8 May 2045, 7:04 PM | 9 May 2045, 9:35 PM |
| Thursday, 8 Jun | Kalashtami | 7 Jun 2045, 12:49 PM | 8 Jun 2045, 2:48 PM |
| Friday, 7 Jul | Kalashtami | 7 Jul 2045, 4:24 AM | 8 Jul 2045, 5:25 AM |
| Sunday, 6 Aug | Kalashtami | 5 Aug 2045, 5:23 PM | 6 Aug 2045, 5:19 PM |
| Monday, 4 Sept | Kalashtami | 4 Sept 2045, 3:57 AM | 5 Sept 2045, 2:59 AM |
| Wednesday, 4 Oct | Kalashtami | 3 Oct 2045, 12:45 PM | 4 Oct 2045, 11:11 AM |
| Thursday, 2 Nov | Kalashtami | 1 Nov 2045, 8:35 PM | 2 Nov 2045, 6:41 PM |
| Friday, 1 Dec | Kalashtami | 1 Dec 2045, 4:15 AM | 2 Dec 2045, 2:18 AM |
| Sunday, 31 Dec | Kalashtami | 30 Dec 2045, 12:35 PM | 31 Dec 2045, 10:52 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, 10 Jan. The tithi begins 9 Jan 2045, 9:12 PM and ends 10 Jan 2045, 9:02 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2045?
There are 13 Kalashtami dates in 2045.