Kalashtami 2083
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2083 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Monday, 11 Jan 2083
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 11 Jan | Kalashtami | 11 Jan 2083, 3:23 AM | 12 Jan 2083, 1:24 AM |
| Wednesday, 10 Feb | Kalashtami | 9 Feb 2083, 11:15 AM | 10 Feb 2083, 9:06 AM |
| Thursday, 11 Mar | Kalashtami | 10 Mar 2083, 6:39 PM | 11 Mar 2083, 4:48 PM |
| Friday, 9 Apr | Kalashtami | 9 Apr 2083, 2:42 AM | 10 Apr 2083, 1:31 AM |
| Sunday, 9 May | Kalashtami | 8 May 2083, 12:15 PM | 9 May 2083, 11:58 AM |
| Monday, 7 Jun | Kalashtami | 6 Jun 2083, 11:45 PM | 8 Jun 2083, 12:25 AM |
| Wednesday, 7 Jul | Kalashtami | 6 Jul 2083, 1:23 PM | 7 Jul 2083, 2:54 PM |
| Thursday, 5 Aug | Kalashtami | 5 Aug 2083, 5:07 AM | 6 Aug 2083, 7:16 AM |
| Saturday, 4 Sept | Kalashtami | 3 Sept 2083, 10:42 PM | 5 Sept 2083, 1:08 AM |
| Monday, 4 Oct | Kalashtami | 3 Oct 2083, 5:28 PM | 4 Oct 2083, 7:41 PM |
| Wednesday, 3 Nov | Kalashtami | 2 Nov 2083, 12:12 PM | 3 Nov 2083, 1:39 PM |
| Thursday, 2 Dec | Kalashtami | 2 Dec 2083, 5:21 AM | 3 Dec 2083, 5:40 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 Monday, 11 Jan. The tithi begins 11 Jan 2083, 3:23 AM and ends 12 Jan 2083, 1:24 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2083?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2083.