Kalashtami 2098
All 12 Kalashtami dates in 2098 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Friday, 24 Jan 2098
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 24 Jan | Kalashtami | 23 Jan 2098, 11:18 PM | 24 Jan 2098, 11:53 PM |
| Sunday, 23 Feb | Kalashtami | 22 Feb 2098, 4:15 PM | 23 Feb 2098, 5:48 PM |
| Tuesday, 25 Mar | Kalashtami | 24 Mar 2098, 10:54 AM | 25 Mar 2098, 1:05 PM |
| Thursday, 24 Apr | Kalashtami | 23 Apr 2098, 5:53 AM | 24 Apr 2098, 8:17 AM |
| Friday, 23 May | Kalashtami | 23 May 2098, 12:03 AM | 24 May 2098, 2:13 AM |
| Sunday, 22 Jun | Kalashtami | 21 Jun 2098, 4:32 PM | 22 Jun 2098, 6:02 PM |
| Tuesday, 22 Jul | Kalashtami | 21 Jul 2098, 6:44 AM | 22 Jul 2098, 7:15 AM |
| Wednesday, 20 Aug | Kalashtami | 19 Aug 2098, 6:24 PM | 20 Aug 2098, 5:50 PM |
| Thursday, 18 Sept | Kalashtami | 18 Sept 2098, 3:43 AM | 19 Sept 2098, 2:15 AM |
| Saturday, 18 Oct | Kalashtami | 17 Oct 2098, 11:26 AM | 18 Oct 2098, 9:26 AM |
| Sunday, 16 Nov | Kalashtami | 15 Nov 2098, 6:35 PM | 16 Nov 2098, 4:30 PM |
| Monday, 15 Dec | Kalashtami | 15 Dec 2098, 2:20 AM | 16 Dec 2098, 12:32 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 Friday, 24 Jan. The tithi begins 23 Jan 2098, 11:18 PM and ends 24 Jan 2098, 11:53 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2098?
There are 12 Kalashtami dates in 2098.