Kalashtami 2085
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2085 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Friday, 19 Jan 2085
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 19 Jan | Kalashtami | 18 Jan 2085, 6:47 PM | 19 Jan 2085, 6:56 PM |
| Sunday, 18 Feb | Kalashtami | 17 Feb 2085, 8:37 AM | 18 Feb 2085, 7:49 AM |
| Monday, 19 Mar | Kalashtami | 18 Mar 2085, 6:58 PM | 19 Mar 2085, 5:26 PM |
| Tuesday, 17 Apr | Kalashtami | 17 Apr 2085, 2:24 AM | 18 Apr 2085, 12:23 AM |
| Thursday, 17 May | Kalashtami | 16 May 2085, 7:56 AM | 17 May 2085, 5:44 AM |
| Friday, 15 Jun | Kalashtami | 14 Jun 2085, 12:52 PM | 15 Jun 2085, 10:52 AM |
| Saturday, 14 Jul | Kalashtami | 13 Jul 2085, 6:41 PM | 14 Jul 2085, 5:18 PM |
| Sunday, 12 Aug | Kalashtami | 12 Aug 2085, 2:48 AM | 13 Aug 2085, 2:24 AM |
| Tuesday, 11 Sept | Kalashtami | 10 Sept 2085, 2:21 PM | 11 Sept 2085, 3:07 PM |
| Wednesday, 10 Oct | Kalashtami | 10 Oct 2085, 5:51 AM | 11 Oct 2085, 7:38 AM |
| Friday, 9 Nov | Kalashtami | 9 Nov 2085, 12:51 AM | 10 Nov 2085, 3:16 AM |
| Sunday, 9 Dec | Kalashtami | 8 Dec 2085, 10:02 PM | 10 Dec 2085, 12:32 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 Friday, 19 Jan. The tithi begins 18 Jan 2085, 6:47 PM and ends 19 Jan 2085, 6:56 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2085?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2085.