Ashtami Dates 2024
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03-Jan-2024 |
Begins: 03-Jan-2024 07:49 PM Wednesday
Ends: 04-Jan-2024 10:05 PM Thursday
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Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Virgo 12.5°
Hasta (Pada 1)
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| 17-Jan-2024 |
Begins: 17-Jan-2024 10:07 PM Wednesday
Ends: 18-Jan-2024 08:46 PM Thursday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Pisces 26.8°
Revati (Pada 4)
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| 02-Feb-2024 |
Begins: 02-Feb-2024 04:03 PM Friday
Ends: 03-Feb-2024 05:21 PM Saturday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Libra 12.8°
Swati (Pada 2)
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| 16-Feb-2024 |
Begins: 16-Feb-2024 08:55 AM Friday
Ends: 17-Feb-2024 08:17 AM Saturday
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Magha | Shukla |
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Aries 26.7°
Krittika (Pada 1)
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| 03-Mar-2024 |
Begins: 03-Mar-2024 08:46 AM Sunday
Ends: 04-Mar-2024 08:50 AM Monday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 12.8°
Anuradha (Pada 3)
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| 16-Mar-2024 |
Begins: 16-Mar-2024 09:39 PM Saturday
Ends: 17-Mar-2024 09:54 PM Sunday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Taurus 26.3°
Mrigashira (Pada 1)
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| 01-Apr-2024 |
Begins: 01-Apr-2024 09:10 PM Monday
Ends: 02-Apr-2024 08:09 PM Tuesday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 12.2°
Mula (Pada 4)
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| 15-Apr-2024 |
Begins: 15-Apr-2024 12:12 PM Monday
Ends: 16-Apr-2024 01:25 PM Tuesday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Gemini 25.6°
Punarvasu (Pada 2)
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| 01-May-2024 |
Begins: 01-May-2024 05:47 AM Wednesday
Ends: 02-May-2024 04:02 AM Thursday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Capricorn 10.9°
Shravana (Pada 1)
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| 15-May-2024 |
Begins: 15-May-2024 04:20 AM Wednesday
Ends: 16-May-2024 06:24 AM Thursday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Cancer 24.4°
Ashlesha (Pada 3)
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| 30-May-2024 |
Begins: 30-May-2024 11:45 AM Thursday
Ends: 31-May-2024 09:39 AM Friday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Aquarius 9.1°
Shatabhisha (Pada 1)
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| 13-Jun-2024 |
Begins: 13-Jun-2024 09:34 PM Thursday
Ends: 15-Jun-2024 12:05 AM Saturday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Leo 22.9°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 28-Jun-2024 |
Begins: 28-Jun-2024 04:28 PM Friday
Ends: 29-Jun-2024 02:21 PM Saturday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Pisces 7.0°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 13-Jul-2024 |
Begins: 13-Jul-2024 03:06 PM Saturday
Ends: 14-Jul-2024 05:27 PM Sunday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Virgo 21.3°
Hasta (Pada 4)
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| 27-Jul-2024 |
Begins: 27-Jul-2024 09:20 PM Saturday
Ends: 28-Jul-2024 07:28 PM Sunday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Aries 4.9°
Ashwini (Pada 2)
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| 12-Aug-2024 |
Begins: 12-Aug-2024 07:56 AM Monday
Ends: 13-Aug-2024 09:32 AM Tuesday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Libra 19.7°
Swati (Pada 4)
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| 26-Aug-2024 |
Begins: 26-Aug-2024 03:40 AM Monday
Ends: 27-Aug-2024 02:20 AM Tuesday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Taurus 3.0°
Krittika (Pada 2)
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| 10-Sep-2024 |
Begins: 10-Sep-2024 11:13 PM Tuesday
Ends: 11-Sep-2024 11:47 PM Wednesday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Scorpio 18.3°
Jyeshtha (Pada 1)
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| 24-Sep-2024 |
Begins: 24-Sep-2024 12:40 PM Tuesday
Ends: 25-Sep-2024 12:11 PM Wednesday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Gemini 1.5°
Mrigashira (Pada 3)
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| 10-Oct-2024 |
Begins: 10-Oct-2024 12:32 PM Thursday
Ends: 11-Oct-2024 12:07 PM Friday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 17.2°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 24-Oct-2024 |
Begins: 24-Oct-2024 01:20 AM Thursday
Ends: 25-Oct-2024 01:59 AM Friday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Cancer 0.7°
Punarvasu (Pada 4)
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| 08-Nov-2024 |
Begins: 08-Nov-2024 11:57 PM Friday
Ends: 09-Nov-2024 10:46 PM Saturday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Capricorn 16.6°
Shravana (Pada 2)
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| 22-Nov-2024 |
Begins: 22-Nov-2024 06:09 PM Friday
Ends: 23-Nov-2024 07:58 PM Saturday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Leo 0.5°
Magha (Pada 1)
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| 08-Dec-2024 |
Begins: 08-Dec-2024 09:45 AM Sunday
Ends: 09-Dec-2024 08:04 AM Monday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Aquarius 16.3°
Shatabhisha (Pada 3)
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| 22-Dec-2024 |
Begins: 22-Dec-2024 02:33 PM Sunday
Ends: 23-Dec-2024 05:08 PM Monday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Virgo 0.8°
Uttara Phalguni (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.