Kalashtami 2074
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2074 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Saturday, 20 Jan 2074
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 20 Jan | Kalashtami | 20 Jan 2074, 2:54 AM | 21 Jan 2074, 12:46 AM |
| Monday, 19 Feb | Kalashtami | 18 Feb 2074, 10:29 AM | 19 Feb 2074, 8:27 AM |
| Tuesday, 20 Mar | Kalashtami | 19 Mar 2074, 6:18 PM | 20 Mar 2074, 4:47 PM |
| Wednesday, 18 Apr | Kalashtami | 18 Apr 2074, 3:19 AM | 19 Apr 2074, 2:37 AM |
| Friday, 18 May | Kalashtami | 17 May 2074, 2:07 PM | 18 May 2074, 2:23 PM |
| Saturday, 16 Jun | Kalashtami | 16 Jun 2074, 2:57 AM | 17 Jun 2074, 4:07 AM |
| Monday, 16 Jul | Kalashtami | 15 Jul 2074, 5:48 PM | 16 Jul 2074, 7:42 PM |
| Wednesday, 15 Aug | Kalashtami | 14 Aug 2074, 10:30 AM | 15 Aug 2074, 12:52 PM |
| Thursday, 13 Sept | Kalashtami | 13 Sept 2074, 4:39 AM | 14 Sept 2074, 7:01 AM |
| Saturday, 13 Oct | Kalashtami | 12 Oct 2074, 11:18 PM | 14 Oct 2074, 1:08 AM |
| Monday, 12 Nov | Kalashtami | 11 Nov 2074, 5:06 PM | 12 Nov 2074, 5:57 PM |
| Wednesday, 12 Dec | Kalashtami | 11 Dec 2074, 8:42 AM | 12 Dec 2074, 8:23 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, 20 Jan. The tithi begins 20 Jan 2074, 2:54 AM and ends 21 Jan 2074, 12:46 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2074?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2074.