Kalashtami 2072
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2072 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Tuesday, 12 Jan 2072
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 12 Jan | Kalashtami | 12 Jan 2072, 3:52 AM | 13 Jan 2072, 3:07 AM |
| Thursday, 11 Feb | Kalashtami | 10 Feb 2072, 4:58 PM | 11 Feb 2072, 5:07 PM |
| Saturday, 12 Mar | Kalashtami | 11 Mar 2072, 8:21 AM | 12 Mar 2072, 9:28 AM |
| Sunday, 10 Apr | Kalashtami | 10 Apr 2072, 1:28 AM | 11 Apr 2072, 3:28 AM |
| Tuesday, 10 May | Kalashtami | 9 May 2072, 7:34 PM | 10 May 2072, 10:04 PM |
| Thursday, 9 Jun | Kalashtami | 8 Jun 2072, 1:36 PM | 9 Jun 2072, 4:00 PM |
| Saturday, 9 Jul | Kalashtami | 8 Jul 2072, 6:28 AM | 9 Jul 2072, 8:10 AM |
| Sunday, 7 Aug | Kalashtami | 6 Aug 2072, 9:20 PM | 7 Aug 2072, 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday, 6 Sept | Kalashtami | 5 Sept 2072, 9:55 AM | 6 Sept 2072, 9:34 AM |
| Wednesday, 5 Oct | Kalashtami | 4 Oct 2072, 8:29 PM | 5 Oct 2072, 7:19 PM |
| Thursday, 3 Nov | Kalashtami | 3 Nov 2072, 5:34 AM | 4 Nov 2072, 3:53 AM |
| Saturday, 3 Dec | Kalashtami | 2 Dec 2072, 1:49 PM | 3 Dec 2072, 11:53 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, 12 Jan. The tithi begins 12 Jan 2072, 3:52 AM and ends 13 Jan 2072, 3:07 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2072?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2072.