Kalashtami 2059
All 13 Kalashtami dates in 2059 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Tuesday, 7 Jan 2059
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 7 Jan | Kalashtami | 6 Jan 2059, 5:45 PM | 7 Jan 2059, 7:19 PM |
| Thursday, 6 Feb | Kalashtami | 5 Feb 2059, 11:56 AM | 6 Feb 2059, 12:30 PM |
| Friday, 7 Mar | Kalashtami | 7 Mar 2059, 2:28 AM | 8 Mar 2059, 1:55 AM |
| Sunday, 6 Apr | Kalashtami | 5 Apr 2059, 12:57 PM | 6 Apr 2059, 11:27 AM |
| Monday, 5 May | Kalashtami | 4 May 2059, 8:01 PM | 5 May 2059, 5:53 PM |
| Tuesday, 3 Jun | Kalashtami | 3 Jun 2059, 12:59 AM | 3 Jun 2059, 10:41 PM |
| Wednesday, 2 Jul | Kalashtami | 2 Jul 2059, 5:27 AM | 3 Jul 2059, 3:24 AM |
| Friday, 1 Aug | Kalashtami | 31 Jul 2059, 11:00 AM | 1 Aug 2059, 9:34 AM |
| Saturday, 30 Aug | Kalashtami | 29 Aug 2059, 6:58 PM | 30 Aug 2059, 6:23 PM |
| Monday, 29 Sept | Kalashtami | 28 Sept 2059, 6:17 AM | 29 Sept 2059, 6:42 AM |
| Tuesday, 28 Oct | Kalashtami | 27 Oct 2059, 9:24 PM | 28 Oct 2059, 10:48 PM |
| Thursday, 27 Nov | Kalashtami | 26 Nov 2059, 4:08 PM | 27 Nov 2059, 6:22 PM |
| Saturday, 27 Dec | Kalashtami | 26 Dec 2059, 1:28 PM | 27 Dec 2059, 4:07 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 Tuesday, 7 Jan. The tithi begins 6 Jan 2059, 5:45 PM and ends 7 Jan 2059, 7:19 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2059?
There are 13 Kalashtami dates in 2059.