Kalashtami 2079
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2079 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Wednesday, 25 Jan 2079
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 25 Jan | Kalashtami | 24 Jan 2079, 2:06 PM | 25 Jan 2079, 4:33 PM |
| Friday, 24 Feb | Kalashtami | 23 Feb 2079, 11:34 AM | 24 Feb 2079, 2:13 PM |
| Sunday, 26 Mar | Kalashtami | 25 Mar 2079, 8:09 AM | 26 Mar 2079, 10:18 AM |
| Monday, 24 Apr | Kalashtami | 24 Apr 2079, 2:03 AM | 25 Apr 2079, 3:19 AM |
| Wednesday, 24 May | Kalashtami | 23 May 2079, 4:32 PM | 24 May 2079, 4:49 PM |
| Thursday, 22 Jun | Kalashtami | 22 Jun 2079, 3:41 AM | 23 Jun 2079, 3:03 AM |
| Saturday, 22 Jul | Kalashtami | 21 Jul 2079, 12:03 PM | 22 Jul 2079, 10:38 AM |
| Sunday, 20 Aug | Kalashtami | 19 Aug 2079, 6:27 PM | 20 Aug 2079, 4:28 PM |
| Monday, 18 Sept | Kalashtami | 17 Sept 2079, 11:59 PM | 18 Sept 2079, 9:45 PM |
| Tuesday, 17 Oct | Kalashtami | 17 Oct 2079, 5:56 AM | 18 Oct 2079, 3:53 AM |
| Thursday, 16 Nov | Kalashtami | 15 Nov 2079, 1:43 PM | 16 Nov 2079, 12:18 PM |
| Friday, 15 Dec | Kalashtami | 15 Dec 2079, 12:33 AM | 16 Dec 2079, 12:07 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, 25 Jan. The tithi begins 24 Jan 2079, 2:06 PM and ends 25 Jan 2079, 4:33 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2079?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2079.