Kalashtami 2066
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2066 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Tuesday, 19 Jan 2066
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 19 Jan | Kalashtami | 18 Jan 2066, 10:04 PM | 19 Jan 2066, 8:25 PM |
| Wednesday, 17 Feb | Kalashtami | 17 Feb 2066, 6:43 AM | 18 Feb 2066, 4:43 AM |
| Friday, 19 Mar | Kalashtami | 18 Mar 2066, 1:57 PM | 19 Mar 2066, 11:57 AM |
| Saturday, 17 Apr | Kalashtami | 16 Apr 2066, 8:47 PM | 17 Apr 2066, 7:05 PM |
| Sunday, 16 May | Kalashtami | 16 May 2066, 4:10 AM | 17 May 2066, 3:01 AM |
| Tuesday, 15 Jun | Kalashtami | 14 Jun 2066, 12:57 PM | 15 Jun 2066, 12:35 PM |
| Wednesday, 14 Jul | Kalashtami | 13 Jul 2066, 11:55 PM | 15 Jul 2066, 12:33 AM |
| Friday, 13 Aug | Kalashtami | 12 Aug 2066, 1:44 PM | 13 Aug 2066, 3:24 PM |
| Sunday, 12 Sept | Kalashtami | 11 Sept 2066, 6:36 AM | 12 Sept 2066, 9:02 AM |
| Monday, 11 Oct | Kalashtami | 11 Oct 2066, 1:54 AM | 12 Oct 2066, 4:30 AM |
| Wednesday, 10 Nov | Kalashtami | 9 Nov 2066, 10:09 PM | 11 Nov 2066, 12:14 AM |
| Friday, 10 Dec | Kalashtami | 9 Dec 2066, 5:30 PM | 10 Dec 2066, 6:36 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, 19 Jan. The tithi begins 18 Jan 2066, 10:04 PM and ends 19 Jan 2066, 8:25 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2066?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2066.