Kalashtami 2088
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2088 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Friday, 16 Jan 2088
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 16 Jan | Kalashtami | 15 Jan 2088, 7:47 AM | 16 Jan 2088, 9:49 AM |
| Saturday, 14 Feb | Kalashtami | 14 Feb 2088, 4:38 AM | 15 Feb 2088, 7:15 AM |
| Monday, 15 Mar | Kalashtami | 15 Mar 2088, 1:44 AM | 16 Mar 2088, 4:13 AM |
| Wednesday, 14 Apr | Kalashtami | 13 Apr 2088, 8:59 PM | 14 Apr 2088, 10:46 PM |
| Friday, 14 May | Kalashtami | 13 May 2088, 1:10 PM | 14 May 2088, 2:00 PM |
| Saturday, 12 Jun | Kalashtami | 12 Jun 2088, 1:59 AM | 13 Jun 2088, 1:51 AM |
| Monday, 12 Jul | Kalashtami | 11 Jul 2088, 11:48 AM | 12 Jul 2088, 10:48 AM |
| Tuesday, 10 Aug | Kalashtami | 9 Aug 2088, 7:15 PM | 10 Aug 2088, 5:34 PM |
| Wednesday, 8 Sept | Kalashtami | 8 Sept 2088, 1:17 AM | 8 Sept 2088, 11:09 PM |
| Thursday, 7 Oct | Kalashtami | 7 Oct 2088, 7:01 AM | 8 Oct 2088, 4:50 AM |
| Saturday, 6 Nov | Kalashtami | 5 Nov 2088, 1:50 PM | 6 Nov 2088, 12:02 PM |
| Sunday, 5 Dec | Kalashtami | 4 Dec 2088, 11:04 PM | 5 Dec 2088, 10:04 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 Friday, 16 Jan. The tithi begins 15 Jan 2088, 7:47 AM and ends 16 Jan 2088, 9:49 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2088?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2088.