Ashtami Dates 2022
Ashtami is the 8th lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month — once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. It is considered a powerful day associated with Goddess Durga in her fierce forms and Lord Krishna.
The most widely celebrated Ashtami is Janmashtami, falling on Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami, which marks the birth of Lord Krishna. Durga Ashtami during Navratri is another highly significant observance. The Masik Durgashtami — the Ashtami of every Shukla Paksha — is observed by devotees of Goddess Durga throughout the year.
The most widely celebrated Ashtami is Janmashtami, falling on Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami, which marks the birth of Lord Krishna. Durga Ashtami during Navratri is another highly significant observance. The Masik Durgashtami — the Ashtami of every Shukla Paksha — is observed by devotees of Goddess Durga throughout the year.
All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata
| Date | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-Jan-2022 |
Begins: 09-Jan-2022 11:09 AM Sunday
Ends: 10-Jan-2022 12:25 PM Monday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Pisces 18.7°
Revati (Pada 1)
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| 25-Jan-2022 |
Begins: 25-Jan-2022 07:49 AM Tuesday
Ends: 26-Jan-2022 06:26 AM Wednesday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Libra 4.9°
Chitra (Pada 4)
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| 08-Feb-2022 |
Begins: 08-Feb-2022 06:17 AM Tuesday
Ends: 09-Feb-2022 08:32 AM Wednesday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Aries 19.0°
Bharani (Pada 2)
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| 23-Feb-2022 |
Begins: 23-Feb-2022 04:57 PM Wednesday
Ends: 24-Feb-2022 03:04 PM Thursday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 4.6°
Anuradha (Pada 1)
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| 10-Mar-2022 |
Begins: 10-Mar-2022 02:57 AM Thursday
Ends: 11-Mar-2022 05:35 AM Friday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Taurus 19.1°
Rohini (Pada 3)
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| 25-Mar-2022 |
Begins: 25-Mar-2022 12:10 AM Friday
Ends: 25-Mar-2022 10:05 PM Friday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 3.9°
Mula (Pada 2)
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| 08-Apr-2022 |
Begins: 08-Apr-2022 11:06 PM Friday
Ends: 10-Apr-2022 01:25 AM Sunday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Gemini 18.7°
Ardra (Pada 4)
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| 23-Apr-2022 |
Begins: 23-Apr-2022 06:28 AM Saturday
Ends: 24-Apr-2022 04:30 AM Sunday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
|
Capricorn 2.7°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 08-May-2022 |
Begins: 08-May-2022 05:01 PM Sunday
Ends: 09-May-2022 06:33 PM Monday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Cancer 17.7°
Ashlesha (Pada 1)
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| 22-May-2022 |
Begins: 22-May-2022 01:00 PM Sunday
Ends: 23-May-2022 11:35 AM Monday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 1.0°
Dhanishta (Pada 3)
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| 07-Jun-2022 |
Begins: 07-Jun-2022 07:56 AM Tuesday
Ends: 08-Jun-2022 08:31 AM Wednesday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Leo 16.2°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 20-Jun-2022 |
Begins: 20-Jun-2022 09:02 PM Monday
Ends: 21-Jun-2022 08:31 PM Tuesday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 29.1°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 06-Jul-2022 |
Begins: 06-Jul-2022 07:49 PM Wednesday
Ends: 07-Jul-2022 07:29 PM Thursday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Virgo 14.3°
Hasta (Pada 2)
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| 20-Jul-2022 |
Begins: 20-Jul-2022 07:37 AM Wednesday
Ends: 21-Jul-2022 08:13 AM Thursday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Pisces 27.2°
Revati (Pada 4)
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| 05-Aug-2022 |
Begins: 05-Aug-2022 05:07 AM Friday
Ends: 06-Aug-2022 03:57 AM Saturday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Libra 12.4°
Swati (Pada 2)
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| 18-Aug-2022 |
Begins: 18-Aug-2022 09:22 PM Thursday
Ends: 19-Aug-2022 11:00 PM Friday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Aries 25.5°
Bharani (Pada 4)
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| 03-Sep-2022 |
Begins: 03-Sep-2022 12:29 PM Saturday
Ends: 04-Sep-2022 10:41 AM Sunday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 10.6°
Anuradha (Pada 3)
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| 17-Sep-2022 |
Begins: 17-Sep-2022 02:15 PM Saturday
Ends: 18-Sep-2022 04:34 PM Sunday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Taurus 24.3°
Mrigashira (Pada 1)
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| 02-Oct-2022 |
Begins: 02-Oct-2022 06:48 PM Sunday
Ends: 03-Oct-2022 04:38 PM Monday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 9.1°
Mula (Pada 3)
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| 17-Oct-2022 |
Begins: 17-Oct-2022 09:31 AM Monday
Ends: 18-Oct-2022 11:59 AM Tuesday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Gemini 23.6°
Punarvasu (Pada 2)
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| 01-Nov-2022 |
Begins: 01-Nov-2022 01:12 AM Tuesday
Ends: 01-Nov-2022 11:05 PM Tuesday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
|
Capricorn 8.2°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 4)
|
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| 16-Nov-2022 |
Begins: 16-Nov-2022 05:51 AM Wednesday
Ends: 17-Nov-2022 07:58 AM Thursday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Cancer 23.4°
Ashlesha (Pada 3)
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| 30-Nov-2022 |
Begins: 30-Nov-2022 08:59 AM Wednesday
Ends: 01-Dec-2022 07:22 AM Thursday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Aquarius 7.7°
Shatabhisha (Pada 1)
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| 16-Dec-2022 |
Begins: 16-Dec-2022 01:40 AM Friday
Ends: 17-Dec-2022 03:03 AM Saturday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
|
Leo 23.6°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 29-Dec-2022 |
Begins: 29-Dec-2022 07:18 PM Thursday
Ends: 30-Dec-2022 06:35 PM Friday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
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Pisces 7.6°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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Ashtami – Significance, Festivals & Rituals
What is Ashtami?
Ashtami is the 8th lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month — once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. It is associated with Goddess Durga in her fierce forms and with Lord Krishna.
What is Janmashtami?
Janmashtami falls on Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami and marks the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. It is one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals, observed with midnight pujas, fasting, devotional singing, and Dahi Handi celebrations.
What is Durga Ashtami?
Durga Ashtami is the eighth day of Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Mahagauri, the eighth form of Goddess Durga. It is observed with special pujas, havan, and kanya puja. Masik Durgashtami — the Shukla Paksha Ashtami every month — is also observed regularly by Devi devotees.
How is Ashtami observed?
Devotees observe a fast and visit temples. On Janmashtami, the fast is broken at midnight after the birth celebration of Lord Krishna. On Durga Ashtami, Devi puja with red flowers, vermillion, and sweets is the primary observance.