Kalashtami 2071
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2071 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Friday, 23 Jan 2071
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 23 Jan | Kalashtami | 22 Jan 2071, 7:14 PM | 23 Jan 2071, 8:30 PM |
| Sunday, 22 Feb | Kalashtami | 21 Feb 2071, 2:01 PM | 22 Feb 2071, 4:05 PM |
| Tuesday, 24 Mar | Kalashtami | 23 Mar 2071, 9:51 AM | 24 Mar 2071, 12:16 PM |
| Wednesday, 22 Apr | Kalashtami | 22 Apr 2071, 5:12 AM | 23 Apr 2071, 7:30 AM |
| Friday, 22 May | Kalashtami | 21 May 2071, 10:52 PM | 23 May 2071, 12:37 AM |
| Sunday, 21 Jun | Kalashtami | 20 Jun 2071, 2:04 PM | 21 Jun 2071, 2:54 PM |
| Monday, 20 Jul | Kalashtami | 20 Jul 2071, 2:24 AM | 21 Jul 2071, 2:09 AM |
| Wednesday, 19 Aug | Kalashtami | 18 Aug 2071, 12:00 PM | 19 Aug 2071, 10:46 AM |
| Thursday, 17 Sept | Kalashtami | 16 Sept 2071, 7:31 PM | 17 Sept 2071, 5:38 PM |
| Friday, 16 Oct | Kalashtami | 16 Oct 2071, 2:04 AM | 16 Oct 2071, 11:56 PM |
| Sunday, 15 Nov | Kalashtami | 14 Nov 2071, 8:55 AM | 15 Nov 2071, 6:57 AM |
| Monday, 14 Dec | Kalashtami | 13 Dec 2071, 5:15 PM | 14 Dec 2071, 3:47 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 Friday, 23 Jan. The tithi begins 22 Jan 2071, 7:14 PM and ends 23 Jan 2071, 8:30 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2071?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2071.