Kalashtami 2096
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2096 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Tuesday, 17 Jan 2096
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 17 Jan | Kalashtami | 17 Jan 2096, 5:03 AM | 18 Jan 2096, 7:42 AM |
| Thursday, 16 Feb | Kalashtami | 16 Feb 2096, 2:53 AM | 17 Feb 2096, 5:22 AM |
| Saturday, 17 Mar | Kalashtami | 16 Mar 2096, 10:55 PM | 18 Mar 2096, 12:33 AM |
| Monday, 16 Apr | Kalashtami | 15 Apr 2096, 3:21 PM | 16 Apr 2096, 3:49 PM |
| Tuesday, 15 May | Kalashtami | 15 May 2096, 3:39 AM | 16 May 2096, 3:00 AM |
| Thursday, 14 Jun | Kalashtami | 13 Jun 2096, 12:20 PM | 14 Jun 2096, 10:52 AM |
| Friday, 13 Jul | Kalashtami | 12 Jul 2096, 6:32 PM | 13 Jul 2096, 4:35 PM |
| Saturday, 11 Aug | Kalashtami | 10 Aug 2096, 11:35 PM | 11 Aug 2096, 9:28 PM |
| Sunday, 9 Sept | Kalashtami | 9 Sept 2096, 4:49 AM | 10 Sept 2096, 2:50 AM |
| Tuesday, 9 Oct | Kalashtami | 8 Oct 2096, 11:31 AM | 9 Oct 2096, 9:56 AM |
| Wednesday, 7 Nov | Kalashtami | 6 Nov 2096, 8:49 PM | 7 Nov 2096, 8:00 PM |
| Friday, 7 Dec | Kalashtami | 6 Dec 2096, 9:36 AM | 7 Dec 2096, 9:53 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 Tuesday, 17 Jan. The tithi begins 17 Jan 2096, 5:03 AM and ends 18 Jan 2096, 7:42 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2096?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2096.