Kalashtami 2091
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2091 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Friday, 12 Jan 2091
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 12 Jan | Kalashtami | 12 Jan 2091, 7:05 AM | 13 Jan 2091, 5:08 AM |
| Sunday, 11 Feb | Kalashtami | 10 Feb 2091, 3:35 PM | 11 Feb 2091, 1:55 PM |
| Monday, 12 Mar | Kalashtami | 12 Mar 2091, 1:07 AM | 13 Mar 2091, 12:09 AM |
| Wednesday, 11 Apr | Kalashtami | 10 Apr 2091, 12:21 PM | 11 Apr 2091, 12:23 PM |
| Thursday, 10 May | Kalashtami | 10 May 2091, 1:39 AM | 11 May 2091, 2:47 AM |
| Saturday, 9 Jun | Kalashtami | 8 Jun 2091, 4:56 PM | 9 Jun 2091, 6:57 PM |
| Monday, 9 Jul | Kalashtami | 8 Jul 2091, 9:41 AM | 9 Jul 2091, 12:05 PM |
| Tuesday, 7 Aug | Kalashtami | 7 Aug 2091, 3:06 AM | 8 Aug 2091, 5:22 AM |
| Thursday, 6 Sept | Kalashtami | 5 Sept 2091, 8:23 PM | 6 Sept 2091, 10:06 PM |
| Saturday, 6 Oct | Kalashtami | 5 Oct 2091, 12:51 PM | 6 Oct 2091, 1:47 PM |
| Sunday, 4 Nov | Kalashtami | 4 Nov 2091, 3:52 AM | 5 Nov 2091, 3:52 AM |
| Tuesday, 4 Dec | Kalashtami | 3 Dec 2091, 4:50 PM | 4 Dec 2091, 3:53 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, 12 Jan. The tithi begins 12 Jan 2091, 7:05 AM and ends 13 Jan 2091, 5:08 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2091?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2091.