Kalashtami 2097
All 13 Kalashtami dates in 2097 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Saturday, 5 Jan 2097
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 5 Jan | Kalashtami | 5 Jan 2097, 2:12 AM | 6 Jan 2097, 3:41 AM |
| Monday, 4 Feb | Kalashtami | 3 Feb 2097, 9:55 PM | 5 Feb 2097, 12:18 AM |
| Wednesday, 6 Mar | Kalashtami | 5 Mar 2097, 6:59 PM | 6 Mar 2097, 9:37 PM |
| Friday, 5 Apr | Kalashtami | 4 Apr 2097, 3:12 PM | 5 Apr 2097, 5:24 PM |
| Sunday, 5 May | Kalashtami | 4 May 2097, 8:54 AM | 5 May 2097, 10:16 AM |
| Monday, 3 Jun | Kalashtami | 2 Jun 2097, 11:25 PM | 3 Jun 2097, 11:49 PM |
| Wednesday, 3 Jul | Kalashtami | 2 Jul 2097, 10:47 AM | 3 Jul 2097, 10:16 AM |
| Thursday, 1 Aug | Kalashtami | 31 Jul 2097, 7:31 PM | 1 Aug 2097, 6:11 PM |
| Friday, 30 Aug | Kalashtami | 30 Aug 2097, 2:20 AM | 31 Aug 2097, 12:25 AM |
| Saturday, 28 Sept | Kalashtami | 28 Sept 2097, 8:16 AM | 29 Sept 2097, 6:03 AM |
| Monday, 28 Oct | Kalashtami | 27 Oct 2097, 2:31 PM | 28 Oct 2097, 12:27 PM |
| Tuesday, 26 Nov | Kalashtami | 25 Nov 2097, 10:27 PM | 26 Nov 2097, 8:58 PM |
| Thursday, 26 Dec | Kalashtami | 25 Dec 2097, 9:13 AM | 26 Dec 2097, 8:41 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 Saturday, 5 Jan. The tithi begins 5 Jan 2097, 2:12 AM and ends 6 Jan 2097, 3:41 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2097?
There are 13 Kalashtami dates in 2097.