Kalashtami 2051
All 13 Kalashtami dates in 2051 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Thursday, 5 Jan 2051
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 5 Jan | Kalashtami | 4 Jan 2051, 8:39 PM | 5 Jan 2051, 11:15 PM |
| Saturday, 4 Feb | Kalashtami | 3 Feb 2051, 6:06 PM | 4 Feb 2051, 8:04 PM |
| Monday, 6 Mar | Kalashtami | 5 Mar 2051, 12:46 PM | 6 Mar 2051, 1:36 PM |
| Tuesday, 4 Apr | Kalashtami | 4 Apr 2051, 3:16 AM | 5 Apr 2051, 2:54 AM |
| Thursday, 4 May | Kalashtami | 3 May 2051, 1:36 PM | 4 May 2051, 12:16 PM |
| Friday, 2 Jun | Kalashtami | 1 Jun 2051, 8:40 PM | 2 Jun 2051, 6:46 PM |
| Saturday, 1 Jul | Kalashtami | 1 Jul 2051, 1:48 AM | 1 Jul 2051, 11:40 PM |
| Sunday, 30 Jul | Kalashtami | 30 Jul 2051, 6:25 AM | 31 Jul 2051, 4:21 AM |
| Tuesday, 29 Aug | Kalashtami | 28 Aug 2051, 11:53 AM | 29 Aug 2051, 10:10 AM |
| Wednesday, 27 Sept | Kalashtami | 26 Sept 2051, 7:28 PM | 27 Sept 2051, 6:24 PM |
| Thursday, 26 Oct | Kalashtami | 26 Oct 2051, 6:16 AM | 27 Oct 2051, 6:12 AM |
| Saturday, 25 Nov | Kalashtami | 24 Nov 2051, 9:04 PM | 25 Nov 2051, 10:12 PM |
| Monday, 25 Dec | Kalashtami | 24 Dec 2051, 3:49 PM | 25 Dec 2051, 6:00 PM |
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, 5 Jan. The tithi begins 4 Jan 2051, 8:39 PM and ends 5 Jan 2051, 11:15 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2051?
There are 13 Kalashtami dates in 2051.