Kalashtami 2053
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2053 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Sunday, 12 Jan 2053
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 12 Jan | Kalashtami | 11 Jan 2053, 11:03 AM | 12 Jan 2053, 12:25 PM |
| Monday, 10 Feb | Kalashtami | 10 Feb 2053, 6:18 AM | 11 Feb 2053, 8:26 AM |
| Wednesday, 12 Mar | Kalashtami | 12 Mar 2053, 2:38 AM | 13 Mar 2053, 5:05 AM |
| Friday, 11 Apr | Kalashtami | 10 Apr 2053, 10:24 PM | 12 Apr 2053, 12:40 AM |
| Sunday, 11 May | Kalashtami | 10 May 2053, 4:15 PM | 11 May 2053, 5:55 PM |
| Tuesday, 10 Jun | Kalashtami | 9 Jun 2053, 7:22 AM | 10 Jun 2053, 8:05 AM |
| Wednesday, 9 Jul | Kalashtami | 8 Jul 2053, 7:23 PM | 9 Jul 2053, 7:00 PM |
| Thursday, 7 Aug | Kalashtami | 7 Aug 2053, 4:30 AM | 8 Aug 2053, 3:10 AM |
| Saturday, 6 Sept | Kalashtami | 5 Sept 2053, 11:31 AM | 6 Sept 2053, 9:33 AM |
| Sunday, 5 Oct | Kalashtami | 4 Oct 2053, 5:36 PM | 5 Oct 2053, 3:25 PM |
| Monday, 3 Nov | Kalashtami | 3 Nov 2053, 12:08 AM | 3 Nov 2053, 10:10 PM |
| Tuesday, 2 Dec | Kalashtami | 2 Dec 2053, 8:21 AM | 3 Dec 2053, 6:55 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, 12 Jan. The tithi begins 11 Jan 2053, 11:03 AM and ends 12 Jan 2053, 12:25 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2053?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2053.