Kalashtami 2100
All 13 Kalashtami dates in 2100 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Kalashtami: Kalashtami — Sunday, 3 Jan 2100
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 3 Jan | Kalashtami | 3 Jan 2100, 7:33 AM | 4 Jan 2100, 5:35 AM |
| Tuesday, 2 Feb | Kalashtami | 1 Feb 2100, 3:45 PM | 2 Feb 2100, 1:53 PM |
| Wednesday, 3 Mar | Kalashtami | 3 Mar 2100, 12:29 AM | 3 Mar 2100, 11:04 PM |
| Friday, 2 Apr | Kalashtami | 1 Apr 2100, 10:29 AM | 2 Apr 2100, 9:56 AM |
| Saturday, 1 May | Kalashtami | 30 Apr 2100, 10:23 PM | 1 May 2100, 10:54 PM |
| Monday, 31 May | Kalashtami | 30 May 2100, 12:24 PM | 31 May 2100, 1:58 PM |
| Tuesday, 29 Jun | Kalashtami | 29 Jun 2100, 4:18 AM | 30 Jun 2100, 6:33 AM |
| Thursday, 29 Jul | Kalashtami | 28 Jul 2100, 9:27 PM | 29 Jul 2100, 11:51 PM |
| Saturday, 28 Aug | Kalashtami | 27 Aug 2100, 3:03 PM | 28 Aug 2100, 5:07 PM |
| Monday, 27 Sept | Kalashtami | 26 Sept 2100, 8:18 AM | 27 Sept 2100, 9:42 AM |
| Tuesday, 26 Oct | Kalashtami | 26 Oct 2100, 12:29 AM | 27 Oct 2100, 1:01 AM |
| Thursday, 25 Nov | Kalashtami | 24 Nov 2100, 2:52 PM | 25 Nov 2100, 2:26 PM |
| Friday, 24 Dec | Kalashtami | 24 Dec 2100, 2:53 AM | 25 Dec 2100, 1:33 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 Sunday, 3 Jan. The tithi begins 3 Jan 2100, 7:33 AM and ends 4 Jan 2100, 5:35 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Kalashtami dates are there in 2100?
There are 13 Kalashtami dates in 2100.