Kalashtami 2061
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2061 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Thursday, 13 Jan 2061
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 13 Jan | Kalashtami | 13 Jan 2061, 6:15 AM | 14 Jan 2061, 8:45 AM |
| Saturday, 12 Feb | Kalashtami | 12 Feb 2061, 4:01 AM | 13 Feb 2061, 6:40 AM |
| Monday, 14 Mar | Kalashtami | 14 Mar 2061, 12:54 AM | 15 Mar 2061, 3:00 AM |
| Wednesday, 13 Apr | Kalashtami | 12 Apr 2061, 6:59 PM | 13 Apr 2061, 8:10 PM |
| Friday, 13 May | Kalashtami | 12 May 2061, 9:29 AM | 13 May 2061, 9:40 AM |
| Saturday, 11 Jun | Kalashtami | 10 Jun 2061, 8:29 PM | 11 Jun 2061, 7:45 PM |
| Sunday, 10 Jul | Kalashtami | 10 Jul 2061, 4:34 AM | 11 Jul 2061, 3:04 AM |
| Tuesday, 9 Aug | Kalashtami | 8 Aug 2061, 10:38 AM | 9 Aug 2061, 8:36 AM |
| Wednesday, 7 Sept | Kalashtami | 6 Sept 2061, 3:49 PM | 7 Sept 2061, 1:35 PM |
| Thursday, 6 Oct | Kalashtami | 5 Oct 2061, 9:30 PM | 6 Oct 2061, 7:29 PM |
| Friday, 4 Nov | Kalashtami | 4 Nov 2061, 5:08 AM | 5 Nov 2061, 3:46 AM |
| Sunday, 4 Dec | Kalashtami | 3 Dec 2061, 3:58 PM | 4 Dec 2061, 3:37 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 Thursday, 13 Jan. The tithi begins 13 Jan 2061, 6:15 AM and ends 14 Jan 2061, 8:45 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2061?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2061.