Kalashtami 2055
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2055 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Wednesday, 20 Jan 2055
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 20 Jan | Kalashtami | 19 Jan 2055, 9:43 PM | 20 Jan 2055, 8:12 PM |
| Friday, 19 Feb | Kalashtami | 18 Feb 2055, 8:12 AM | 19 Feb 2055, 7:27 AM |
| Saturday, 20 Mar | Kalashtami | 19 Mar 2055, 8:45 PM | 20 Mar 2055, 9:03 PM |
| Monday, 19 Apr | Kalashtami | 18 Apr 2055, 11:29 AM | 19 Apr 2055, 12:53 PM |
| Tuesday, 18 May | Kalashtami | 18 May 2055, 3:57 AM | 19 May 2055, 6:09 AM |
| Thursday, 17 Jun | Kalashtami | 16 Jun 2055, 9:19 PM | 17 Jun 2055, 11:45 PM |
| Saturday, 17 Jul | Kalashtami | 16 Jul 2055, 2:38 PM | 17 Jul 2055, 4:47 PM |
| Monday, 16 Aug | Kalashtami | 15 Aug 2055, 7:07 AM | 16 Aug 2055, 8:37 AM |
| Tuesday, 14 Sept | Kalashtami | 13 Sept 2055, 10:19 PM | 14 Sept 2055, 10:59 PM |
| Thursday, 14 Oct | Kalashtami | 13 Oct 2055, 11:55 AM | 14 Oct 2055, 11:39 AM |
| Friday, 12 Nov | Kalashtami | 11 Nov 2055, 11:38 PM | 12 Nov 2055, 10:30 PM |
| Sunday, 12 Dec | Kalashtami | 11 Dec 2055, 9:26 AM | 12 Dec 2055, 7:38 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, 20 Jan. The tithi begins 19 Jan 2055, 9:43 PM and ends 20 Jan 2055, 8:12 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2055?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2055.