Kalashtami 2057
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2057 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Sunday, 28 Jan 2057
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 28 Jan | Kalashtami | 27 Jan 2057, 10:08 PM | 28 Jan 2057, 8:15 PM |
| Monday, 26 Feb | Kalashtami | 26 Feb 2057, 6:01 AM | 27 Feb 2057, 3:59 AM |
| Wednesday, 28 Mar | Kalashtami | 27 Mar 2057, 1:07 PM | 28 Mar 2057, 11:16 AM |
| Thursday, 26 Apr | Kalashtami | 25 Apr 2057, 8:22 PM | 26 Apr 2057, 6:57 PM |
| Friday, 25 May | Kalashtami | 25 May 2057, 4:37 AM | 26 May 2057, 3:53 AM |
| Sunday, 24 Jun | Kalashtami | 23 Jun 2057, 2:38 PM | 24 Jun 2057, 2:49 PM |
| Monday, 23 Jul | Kalashtami | 23 Jul 2057, 3:08 AM | 24 Jul 2057, 4:21 AM |
| Wednesday, 22 Aug | Kalashtami | 21 Aug 2057, 6:31 PM | 22 Aug 2057, 8:40 PM |
| Friday, 21 Sept | Kalashtami | 20 Sept 2057, 12:38 PM | 21 Sept 2057, 3:14 PM |
| Sunday, 21 Oct | Kalashtami | 20 Oct 2057, 8:25 AM | 21 Oct 2057, 10:47 AM |
| Monday, 19 Nov | Kalashtami | 19 Nov 2057, 4:09 AM | 20 Nov 2057, 5:43 AM |
| Wednesday, 19 Dec | Kalashtami | 18 Dec 2057, 10:11 PM | 19 Dec 2057, 10:41 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 Sunday, 28 Jan. The tithi begins 27 Jan 2057, 10:08 PM and ends 28 Jan 2057, 8:15 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2057?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2057.