Kalashtami 2048
All 13 Kalashtami dates in 2048 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Thursday, 9 Jan 2048
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 9 Jan | Kalashtami | 8 Jan 2048, 1:07 PM | 9 Jan 2048, 11:25 AM |
| Friday, 7 Feb | Kalashtami | 6 Feb 2048, 9:46 PM | 7 Feb 2048, 7:45 PM |
| Saturday, 7 Mar | Kalashtami | 7 Mar 2048, 5:15 AM | 8 Mar 2048, 3:17 AM |
| Monday, 6 Apr | Kalashtami | 5 Apr 2048, 12:32 PM | 6 Apr 2048, 10:54 AM |
| Tuesday, 5 May | Kalashtami | 4 May 2048, 8:28 PM | 5 May 2048, 7:25 PM |
| Thursday, 4 Jun | Kalashtami | 3 Jun 2048, 5:47 AM | 4 Jun 2048, 5:33 AM |
| Friday, 3 Jul | Kalashtami | 2 Jul 2048, 5:10 PM | 3 Jul 2048, 5:56 PM |
| Sunday, 2 Aug | Kalashtami | 1 Aug 2048, 7:12 AM | 2 Aug 2048, 8:57 AM |
| Monday, 31 Aug | Kalashtami | 30 Aug 2048, 11:59 PM | 1 Sept 2048, 2:27 AM |
| Wednesday, 30 Sept | Kalashtami | 29 Sept 2048, 6:57 PM | 30 Sept 2048, 9:30 PM |
| Friday, 30 Oct | Kalashtami | 29 Oct 2048, 2:40 PM | 30 Oct 2048, 4:39 PM |
| Sunday, 29 Nov | Kalashtami | 28 Nov 2048, 9:28 AM | 29 Nov 2048, 10:27 AM |
| Monday, 28 Dec | Kalashtami | 28 Dec 2048, 1:57 AM | 29 Dec 2048, 1:54 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 Thursday, 9 Jan. The tithi begins 8 Jan 2048, 1:07 PM and ends 9 Jan 2048, 11:25 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2048?
There are 13 Kalashtami dates in 2048.