Kalashtami 2052
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2052 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Wednesday, 24 Jan 2052
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 24 Jan | Kalashtami | 23 Jan 2052, 1:13 PM | 24 Jan 2052, 3:55 PM |
| Friday, 23 Feb | Kalashtami | 22 Feb 2052, 10:59 AM | 23 Feb 2052, 1:25 PM |
| Sunday, 24 Mar | Kalashtami | 23 Mar 2052, 6:45 AM | 24 Mar 2052, 8:23 AM |
| Monday, 22 Apr | Kalashtami | 21 Apr 2052, 11:09 PM | 22 Apr 2052, 11:46 PM |
| Wednesday, 22 May | Kalashtami | 21 May 2052, 11:50 AM | 22 May 2052, 11:29 AM |
| Thursday, 20 Jun | Kalashtami | 19 Jun 2052, 9:11 PM | 20 Jun 2052, 8:00 PM |
| Friday, 19 Jul | Kalashtami | 19 Jul 2052, 3:59 AM | 20 Jul 2052, 2:09 AM |
| Sunday, 18 Aug | Kalashtami | 17 Aug 2052, 9:18 AM | 18 Aug 2052, 7:06 AM |
| Monday, 16 Sept | Kalashtami | 15 Sept 2052, 2:25 PM | 16 Sept 2052, 12:13 PM |
| Tuesday, 15 Oct | Kalashtami | 14 Oct 2052, 8:47 PM | 15 Oct 2052, 7:03 PM |
| Wednesday, 13 Nov | Kalashtami | 13 Nov 2052, 5:51 AM | 14 Nov 2052, 4:59 AM |
| Friday, 13 Dec | Kalashtami | 12 Dec 2052, 6:35 PM | 13 Dec 2052, 6:51 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 Wednesday, 24 Jan. The tithi begins 23 Jan 2052, 1:13 PM and ends 24 Jan 2052, 3:55 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2052?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2052.