Kalashtami 2046
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2046 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Monday, 29 Jan 2046
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 29 Jan | Kalashtami | 28 Jan 2046, 10:20 PM | 29 Jan 2046, 9:11 PM |
| Wednesday, 28 Feb | Kalashtami | 27 Feb 2046, 10:04 AM | 28 Feb 2046, 9:53 AM |
| Thursday, 29 Mar | Kalashtami | 29 Mar 2046, 12:05 AM | 30 Mar 2046, 1:01 AM |
| Saturday, 28 Apr | Kalashtami | 27 Apr 2046, 4:07 PM | 28 Apr 2046, 6:02 PM |
| Monday, 28 May | Kalashtami | 27 May 2046, 9:25 AM | 28 May 2046, 11:50 AM |
| Tuesday, 26 Jun | Kalashtami | 26 Jun 2046, 2:58 AM | 27 Jun 2046, 5:18 AM |
| Thursday, 26 Jul | Kalashtami | 25 Jul 2046, 7:51 PM | 26 Jul 2046, 9:40 PM |
| Saturday, 25 Aug | Kalashtami | 24 Aug 2046, 11:30 AM | 25 Aug 2046, 12:32 PM |
| Sunday, 23 Sept | Kalashtami | 23 Sept 2046, 1:36 AM | 24 Sept 2046, 1:44 AM |
| Tuesday, 23 Oct | Kalashtami | 22 Oct 2046, 1:55 PM | 23 Oct 2046, 1:09 PM |
| Wednesday, 21 Nov | Kalashtami | 21 Nov 2046, 12:22 AM | 21 Nov 2046, 10:50 PM |
| Friday, 21 Dec | Kalashtami | 20 Dec 2046, 9:12 AM | 21 Dec 2046, 7:10 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 Monday, 29 Jan. The tithi begins 28 Jan 2046, 10:20 PM and ends 29 Jan 2046, 9:11 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2046?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2046.