Kalashtami 2082
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2082 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Wednesday, 21 Jan 2082
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 21 Jan | Kalashtami | 21 Jan 2082, 6:43 AM | 22 Jan 2082, 4:53 AM |
| Friday, 20 Feb | Kalashtami | 19 Feb 2082, 3:49 PM | 20 Feb 2082, 2:30 PM |
| Saturday, 21 Mar | Kalashtami | 21 Mar 2082, 2:26 AM | 22 Mar 2082, 2:00 AM |
| Monday, 20 Apr | Kalashtami | 19 Apr 2082, 3:03 PM | 20 Apr 2082, 3:42 PM |
| Wednesday, 20 May | Kalashtami | 19 May 2082, 5:43 AM | 20 May 2082, 7:24 AM |
| Thursday, 18 Jun | Kalashtami | 17 Jun 2082, 10:03 PM | 19 Jun 2082, 12:21 AM |
| Saturday, 18 Jul | Kalashtami | 17 Jul 2082, 3:17 PM | 18 Jul 2082, 5:40 PM |
| Monday, 17 Aug | Kalashtami | 16 Aug 2082, 8:35 AM | 17 Aug 2082, 10:35 AM |
| Tuesday, 15 Sept | Kalashtami | 15 Sept 2082, 1:16 AM | 16 Sept 2082, 2:33 AM |
| Thursday, 15 Oct | Kalashtami | 14 Oct 2082, 4:45 PM | 15 Oct 2082, 5:09 PM |
| Friday, 13 Nov | Kalashtami | 13 Nov 2082, 6:28 AM | 14 Nov 2082, 5:55 AM |
| Sunday, 13 Dec | Kalashtami | 12 Dec 2082, 6:00 PM | 13 Dec 2082, 4:36 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 Wednesday, 21 Jan. The tithi begins 21 Jan 2082, 6:43 AM and ends 22 Jan 2082, 4:53 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2082?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2082.