Kalashtami 2063
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2063 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Sunday, 21 Jan 2063
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 21 Jan | Kalashtami | 21 Jan 2063, 5:48 AM | 22 Jan 2063, 5:32 AM |
| Tuesday, 20 Feb | Kalashtami | 19 Feb 2063, 8:22 PM | 20 Feb 2063, 9:03 PM |
| Thursday, 22 Mar | Kalashtami | 21 Mar 2063, 1:01 PM | 22 Mar 2063, 2:40 PM |
| Saturday, 21 Apr | Kalashtami | 20 Apr 2063, 7:04 AM | 21 Apr 2063, 9:25 AM |
| Sunday, 20 May | Kalashtami | 20 May 2063, 1:29 AM | 21 May 2063, 4:02 AM |
| Tuesday, 19 Jun | Kalashtami | 18 Jun 2063, 7:07 PM | 19 Jun 2063, 9:11 PM |
| Thursday, 19 Jul | Kalashtami | 18 Jul 2063, 10:55 AM | 19 Jul 2063, 12:04 PM |
| Friday, 17 Aug | Kalashtami | 17 Aug 2063, 12:23 AM | 18 Aug 2063, 12:27 AM |
| Sunday, 16 Sept | Kalashtami | 15 Sept 2063, 11:35 AM | 16 Sept 2063, 10:44 AM |
| Monday, 15 Oct | Kalashtami | 14 Oct 2063, 9:00 PM | 15 Oct 2063, 7:31 PM |
| Tuesday, 13 Nov | Kalashtami | 13 Nov 2063, 5:21 AM | 14 Nov 2063, 3:29 AM |
| Thursday, 13 Dec | Kalashtami | 12 Dec 2063, 1:19 PM | 13 Dec 2063, 11:21 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 Sunday, 21 Jan. The tithi begins 21 Jan 2063, 5:48 AM and ends 22 Jan 2063, 5:32 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2063?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2063.