Kalashtami 2086
All 13 Kalashtami dates in 2086 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Tuesday, 8 Jan 2086
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 8 Jan | Kalashtami | 7 Jan 2086, 7:31 PM | 8 Jan 2086, 9:35 PM |
| Thursday, 7 Feb | Kalashtami | 6 Feb 2086, 3:19 PM | 7 Feb 2086, 4:33 PM |
| Saturday, 9 Mar | Kalashtami | 8 Mar 2086, 7:50 AM | 9 Mar 2086, 7:59 AM |
| Sunday, 7 Apr | Kalashtami | 6 Apr 2086, 8:16 PM | 7 Apr 2086, 7:19 PM |
| Monday, 6 May | Kalashtami | 6 May 2086, 4:48 AM | 7 May 2086, 3:00 AM |
| Wednesday, 5 Jun | Kalashtami | 4 Jun 2086, 10:28 AM | 5 Jun 2086, 8:13 AM |
| Thursday, 4 Jul | Kalashtami | 3 Jul 2086, 2:50 PM | 4 Jul 2086, 12:34 PM |
| Friday, 2 Aug | Kalashtami | 1 Aug 2086, 7:31 PM | 2 Aug 2086, 5:39 PM |
| Saturday, 31 Aug | Kalashtami | 31 Aug 2086, 2:02 AM | 1 Sept 2086, 12:53 AM |
| Monday, 30 Sept | Kalashtami | 29 Sept 2086, 11:36 AM | 30 Sept 2086, 11:21 AM |
| Tuesday, 29 Oct | Kalashtami | 29 Oct 2086, 12:53 AM | 30 Oct 2086, 1:39 AM |
| Thursday, 28 Nov | Kalashtami | 27 Nov 2086, 6:00 PM | 28 Nov 2086, 7:44 PM |
| Saturday, 28 Dec | Kalashtami | 27 Dec 2086, 2:16 PM | 28 Dec 2086, 4:45 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 Tuesday, 8 Jan. The tithi begins 7 Jan 2086, 7:31 PM and ends 8 Jan 2086, 9:35 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2086?
There are 13 Kalashtami dates in 2086.