Kalashtami 2049
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2049 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Wednesday, 27 Jan 2049
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 27 Jan | Kalashtami | 26 Jan 2049, 3:26 PM | 27 Jan 2049, 2:30 PM |
| Thursday, 25 Feb | Kalashtami | 25 Feb 2049, 1:51 AM | 26 Feb 2049, 12:14 AM |
| Saturday, 27 Mar | Kalashtami | 26 Mar 2049, 9:40 AM | 27 Mar 2049, 7:38 AM |
| Sunday, 25 Apr | Kalashtami | 24 Apr 2049, 3:46 PM | 25 Apr 2049, 1:37 PM |
| Monday, 24 May | Kalashtami | 23 May 2049, 9:23 PM | 24 May 2049, 7:31 PM |
| Tuesday, 22 Jun | Kalashtami | 22 Jun 2049, 3:51 AM | 23 Jun 2049, 2:40 AM |
| Thursday, 22 Jul | Kalashtami | 21 Jul 2049, 12:29 PM | 22 Jul 2049, 12:19 PM |
| Friday, 20 Aug | Kalashtami | 20 Aug 2049, 12:17 AM | 21 Aug 2049, 1:15 AM |
| Sunday, 19 Sept | Kalashtami | 18 Sept 2049, 3:39 PM | 19 Sept 2049, 5:35 PM |
| Tuesday, 19 Oct | Kalashtami | 18 Oct 2049, 10:13 AM | 19 Oct 2049, 12:40 PM |
| Thursday, 18 Nov | Kalashtami | 17 Nov 2049, 6:47 AM | 18 Nov 2049, 9:13 AM |
| Friday, 17 Dec | Kalashtami | 17 Dec 2049, 3:43 AM | 18 Dec 2049, 5:38 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 Wednesday, 27 Jan. The tithi begins 26 Jan 2049, 3:26 PM and ends 27 Jan 2049, 2:30 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2049?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2049.