Kalashtami 2076
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2076 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Wednesday, 29 Jan 2076
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 29 Jan | Kalashtami | 28 Jan 2076, 9:55 PM | 29 Jan 2076, 9:31 PM |
| Friday, 28 Feb | Kalashtami | 27 Feb 2076, 9:57 AM | 28 Feb 2076, 8:44 AM |
| Saturday, 28 Mar | Kalashtami | 27 Mar 2076, 6:48 PM | 28 Mar 2076, 4:59 PM |
| Sunday, 26 Apr | Kalashtami | 26 Apr 2076, 1:15 AM | 26 Apr 2076, 11:06 PM |
| Monday, 25 May | Kalashtami | 25 May 2076, 6:27 AM | 26 May 2076, 4:19 AM |
| Wednesday, 24 Jun | Kalashtami | 23 Jun 2076, 11:47 AM | 24 Jun 2076, 10:05 AM |
| Thursday, 23 Jul | Kalashtami | 22 Jul 2076, 6:42 PM | 23 Jul 2076, 5:50 PM |
| Friday, 21 Aug | Kalashtami | 21 Aug 2076, 4:30 AM | 22 Aug 2076, 4:44 AM |
| Sunday, 20 Sept | Kalashtami | 19 Sept 2076, 6:01 PM | 20 Sept 2076, 7:22 PM |
| Tuesday, 20 Oct | Kalashtami | 19 Oct 2076, 11:18 AM | 20 Oct 2076, 1:30 PM |
| Thursday, 19 Nov | Kalashtami | 18 Nov 2076, 7:30 AM | 19 Nov 2076, 10:01 AM |
| Friday, 18 Dec | Kalashtami | 18 Dec 2076, 4:58 AM | 19 Dec 2076, 7:17 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 Wednesday, 29 Jan. The tithi begins 28 Jan 2076, 9:55 PM and ends 29 Jan 2076, 9:31 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2076?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2076.