Kalashtami 2050
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2050 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Sunday, 16 Jan 2050
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 16 Jan | Kalashtami | 15 Jan 2050, 11:10 PM | 17 Jan 2050, 12:13 AM |
| Tuesday, 15 Feb | Kalashtami | 14 Feb 2050, 3:35 PM | 15 Feb 2050, 3:34 PM |
| Wednesday, 16 Mar | Kalashtami | 16 Mar 2050, 4:05 AM | 17 Mar 2050, 3:00 AM |
| Friday, 15 Apr | Kalashtami | 14 Apr 2050, 12:47 PM | 15 Apr 2050, 10:54 AM |
| Saturday, 14 May | Kalashtami | 13 May 2050, 6:41 PM | 14 May 2050, 4:24 PM |
| Sunday, 12 Jun | Kalashtami | 11 Jun 2050, 11:17 PM | 12 Jun 2050, 9:04 PM |
| Monday, 11 Jul | Kalashtami | 11 Jul 2050, 4:11 AM | 12 Jul 2050, 2:27 AM |
| Wednesday, 10 Aug | Kalashtami | 9 Aug 2050, 10:52 AM | 10 Aug 2050, 9:53 AM |
| Thursday, 8 Sept | Kalashtami | 7 Sept 2050, 8:27 PM | 8 Sept 2050, 8:25 PM |
| Saturday, 8 Oct | Kalashtami | 7 Oct 2050, 9:38 AM | 8 Oct 2050, 10:35 AM |
| Sunday, 6 Nov | Kalashtami | 6 Nov 2050, 2:34 AM | 7 Nov 2050, 4:27 AM |
| Tuesday, 6 Dec | Kalashtami | 5 Dec 2050, 10:43 PM | 7 Dec 2050, 1:15 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 Sunday, 16 Jan. The tithi begins 15 Jan 2050, 11:10 PM and ends 17 Jan 2050, 12:13 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2050?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2050.