Kalashtami 2069
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2069 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Tuesday, 15 Jan 2069
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 15 Jan | Kalashtami | 15 Jan 2069, 4:26 AM | 16 Jan 2069, 7:04 AM |
| Thursday, 14 Feb | Kalashtami | 14 Feb 2069, 1:52 AM | 15 Feb 2069, 3:54 AM |
| Saturday, 16 Mar | Kalashtami | 15 Mar 2069, 8:27 PM | 16 Mar 2069, 9:23 PM |
| Monday, 15 Apr | Kalashtami | 14 Apr 2069, 10:54 AM | 15 Apr 2069, 10:37 AM |
| Tuesday, 14 May | Kalashtami | 13 May 2069, 9:13 PM | 14 May 2069, 7:58 PM |
| Wednesday, 12 Jun | Kalashtami | 12 Jun 2069, 4:19 AM | 13 Jun 2069, 2:28 AM |
| Friday, 12 Jul | Kalashtami | 11 Jul 2069, 9:32 AM | 12 Jul 2069, 7:25 AM |
| Saturday, 10 Aug | Kalashtami | 9 Aug 2069, 2:14 PM | 10 Aug 2069, 12:10 PM |
| Sunday, 8 Sept | Kalashtami | 7 Sept 2069, 7:48 PM | 8 Sept 2069, 6:02 PM |
| Monday, 7 Oct | Kalashtami | 7 Oct 2069, 3:28 AM | 8 Oct 2069, 2:20 AM |
| Wednesday, 6 Nov | Kalashtami | 5 Nov 2069, 2:21 PM | 6 Nov 2069, 2:11 PM |
| Thursday, 5 Dec | Kalashtami | 5 Dec 2069, 5:09 AM | 6 Dec 2069, 6:11 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 Tuesday, 15 Jan. The tithi begins 15 Jan 2069, 4:26 AM and ends 16 Jan 2069, 7:04 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2069?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2069.