Kalashtami 2077
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2077 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Sunday, 17 Jan 2077
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 17 Jan | Kalashtami | 17 Jan 2077, 1:46 AM | 18 Jan 2077, 3:25 AM |
| Tuesday, 16 Feb | Kalashtami | 15 Feb 2077, 8:03 PM | 16 Feb 2077, 8:43 PM |
| Thursday, 18 Mar | Kalashtami | 17 Mar 2077, 10:34 AM | 18 Mar 2077, 10:07 AM |
| Friday, 16 Apr | Kalashtami | 15 Apr 2077, 8:59 PM | 16 Apr 2077, 7:33 PM |
| Saturday, 15 May | Kalashtami | 15 May 2077, 3:57 AM | 16 May 2077, 1:51 AM |
| Monday, 14 Jun | Kalashtami | 13 Jun 2077, 8:48 AM | 14 Jun 2077, 6:29 AM |
| Tuesday, 13 Jul | Kalashtami | 12 Jul 2077, 1:09 PM | 13 Jul 2077, 11:03 AM |
| Wednesday, 11 Aug | Kalashtami | 10 Aug 2077, 6:36 PM | 11 Aug 2077, 5:05 PM |
| Thursday, 9 Sept | Kalashtami | 9 Sept 2077, 2:31 AM | 10 Sept 2077, 1:51 AM |
| Saturday, 9 Oct | Kalashtami | 8 Oct 2077, 1:52 PM | 9 Oct 2077, 2:11 PM |
| Sunday, 7 Nov | Kalashtami | 7 Nov 2077, 5:05 AM | 8 Nov 2077, 6:24 AM |
| Tuesday, 7 Dec | Kalashtami | 6 Dec 2077, 11:54 PM | 8 Dec 2077, 2:05 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 Sunday, 17 Jan. The tithi begins 17 Jan 2077, 1:46 AM and ends 18 Jan 2077, 3:25 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2077?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2077.