Kalashtami 2056
All 13 Kalashtami dates in 2056 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Monday, 10 Jan 2056
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 10 Jan | Kalashtami | 9 Jan 2056, 5:47 PM | 10 Jan 2056, 3:39 PM |
| Tuesday, 8 Feb | Kalashtami | 8 Feb 2056, 1:33 AM | 8 Feb 2056, 11:33 PM |
| Thursday, 9 Mar | Kalashtami | 8 Mar 2056, 9:48 AM | 9 Mar 2056, 8:22 AM |
| Friday, 7 Apr | Kalashtami | 6 Apr 2056, 7:26 PM | 7 Apr 2056, 6:51 PM |
| Sunday, 7 May | Kalashtami | 6 May 2056, 6:54 AM | 7 May 2056, 7:17 AM |
| Monday, 5 Jun | Kalashtami | 4 Jun 2056, 8:18 PM | 5 Jun 2056, 9:34 PM |
| Wednesday, 5 Jul | Kalashtami | 4 Jul 2056, 11:29 AM | 5 Jul 2056, 1:27 PM |
| Thursday, 3 Aug | Kalashtami | 3 Aug 2056, 4:12 AM | 4 Aug 2056, 6:34 AM |
| Saturday, 2 Sept | Kalashtami | 1 Sept 2056, 10:01 PM | 3 Sept 2056, 12:20 AM |
| Monday, 2 Oct | Kalashtami | 1 Oct 2056, 4:06 PM | 2 Oct 2056, 5:50 PM |
| Wednesday, 1 Nov | Kalashtami | 31 Oct 2056, 9:14 AM | 1 Nov 2056, 9:57 AM |
| Thursday, 30 Nov | Kalashtami | 30 Nov 2056, 12:14 AM | 30 Nov 2056, 11:49 PM |
| Saturday, 30 Dec | Kalashtami | 29 Dec 2056, 12:28 PM | 30 Dec 2056, 11:07 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 Monday, 10 Jan. The tithi begins 9 Jan 2056, 5:47 PM and ends 10 Jan 2056, 3:39 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2056?
There are 13 Kalashtami dates in 2056.