Kalashtami 2078
All 13 Kalashtami dates in 2078 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Thursday, 6 Jan 2078
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 6 Jan | Kalashtami | 5 Jan 2078, 9:16 PM | 6 Jan 2078, 11:55 PM |
| Saturday, 5 Feb | Kalashtami | 4 Feb 2078, 7:15 PM | 5 Feb 2078, 9:41 PM |
| Monday, 7 Mar | Kalashtami | 6 Mar 2078, 3:26 PM | 7 Mar 2078, 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday, 6 Apr | Kalashtami | 5 Apr 2078, 7:59 AM | 6 Apr 2078, 8:20 AM |
| Thursday, 5 May | Kalashtami | 4 May 2078, 8:17 PM | 5 May 2078, 7:31 PM |
| Friday, 3 Jun | Kalashtami | 3 Jun 2078, 4:52 AM | 4 Jun 2078, 3:18 AM |
| Sunday, 3 Jul | Kalashtami | 2 Jul 2078, 10:54 AM | 3 Jul 2078, 8:54 AM |
| Monday, 1 Aug | Kalashtami | 31 Jul 2078, 3:45 PM | 1 Aug 2078, 1:38 PM |
| Tuesday, 30 Aug | Kalashtami | 29 Aug 2078, 8:48 PM | 30 Aug 2078, 6:50 PM |
| Wednesday, 28 Sept | Kalashtami | 28 Sept 2078, 3:19 AM | 29 Sept 2078, 1:48 AM |
| Friday, 28 Oct | Kalashtami | 27 Oct 2078, 12:31 PM | 28 Oct 2078, 11:48 AM |
| Saturday, 26 Nov | Kalashtami | 26 Nov 2078, 1:19 AM | 27 Nov 2078, 1:42 AM |
| Monday, 26 Dec | Kalashtami | 25 Dec 2078, 6:05 PM | 26 Dec 2078, 7:39 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 Thursday, 6 Jan. The tithi begins 5 Jan 2078, 9:16 PM and ends 6 Jan 2078, 11:55 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2078?
There are 13 Kalashtami dates in 2078.