Kalashtami 2047
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2047 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Saturday, 19 Jan 2047
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 19 Jan | Kalashtami | 18 Jan 2047, 5:06 PM | 19 Jan 2047, 3:00 PM |
| Sunday, 17 Feb | Kalashtami | 17 Feb 2047, 1:07 AM | 17 Feb 2047, 11:24 PM |
| Tuesday, 19 Mar | Kalashtami | 18 Mar 2047, 10:15 AM | 19 Mar 2047, 9:16 AM |
| Wednesday, 17 Apr | Kalashtami | 16 Apr 2047, 9:06 PM | 17 Apr 2047, 9:05 PM |
| Friday, 17 May | Kalashtami | 16 May 2047, 9:53 AM | 17 May 2047, 10:48 AM |
| Saturday, 15 Jun | Kalashtami | 15 Jun 2047, 12:27 AM | 16 Jun 2047, 2:10 AM |
| Monday, 15 Jul | Kalashtami | 14 Jul 2047, 4:34 PM | 15 Jul 2047, 6:48 PM |
| Wednesday, 14 Aug | Kalashtami | 13 Aug 2047, 9:51 AM | 14 Aug 2047, 12:14 PM |
| Thursday, 12 Sept | Kalashtami | 12 Sept 2047, 3:43 AM | 13 Sept 2047, 5:45 AM |
| Saturday, 12 Oct | Kalashtami | 11 Oct 2047, 9:10 PM | 12 Oct 2047, 10:22 PM |
| Monday, 11 Nov | Kalashtami | 10 Nov 2047, 1:00 PM | 11 Nov 2047, 1:05 PM |
| Tuesday, 10 Dec | Kalashtami | 10 Dec 2047, 2:23 AM | 11 Dec 2047, 1:24 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 Saturday, 19 Jan. The tithi begins 18 Jan 2047, 5:06 PM and ends 19 Jan 2047, 3:00 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2047?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2047.