Kalashtami 2068
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2068 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Saturday, 28 Jan 2068
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 28 Jan | Kalashtami | 27 Jan 2068, 7:18 AM | 28 Jan 2068, 8:26 AM |
| Sunday, 26 Feb | Kalashtami | 25 Feb 2068, 11:48 PM | 26 Feb 2068, 11:52 PM |
| Tuesday, 27 Mar | Kalashtami | 26 Mar 2068, 12:16 PM | 27 Mar 2068, 11:15 AM |
| Wednesday, 25 Apr | Kalashtami | 24 Apr 2068, 8:52 PM | 25 Apr 2068, 7:01 PM |
| Thursday, 24 May | Kalashtami | 24 May 2068, 2:38 AM | 25 May 2068, 12:22 AM |
| Friday, 22 Jun | Kalashtami | 22 Jun 2068, 7:04 AM | 23 Jun 2068, 4:50 AM |
| Sunday, 22 Jul | Kalashtami | 21 Jul 2068, 11:49 AM | 22 Jul 2068, 10:01 AM |
| Monday, 20 Aug | Kalashtami | 19 Aug 2068, 6:23 PM | 20 Aug 2068, 5:19 PM |
| Tuesday, 18 Sept | Kalashtami | 18 Sept 2068, 3:56 AM | 19 Sept 2068, 3:48 AM |
| Thursday, 18 Oct | Kalashtami | 17 Oct 2068, 5:10 PM | 18 Oct 2068, 6:02 PM |
| Saturday, 17 Nov | Kalashtami | 16 Nov 2068, 10:13 AM | 17 Nov 2068, 12:02 PM |
| Sunday, 16 Dec | Kalashtami | 16 Dec 2068, 6:28 AM | 17 Dec 2068, 8:58 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 Saturday, 28 Jan. The tithi begins 27 Jan 2068, 7:18 AM and ends 28 Jan 2068, 8:26 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2068?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2068.