Ashtami Dates 2020
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02-Jan-2020 |
Begins: 02-Jan-2020 09:01 PM Thursday
Ends: 03-Jan-2020 11:27 PM Friday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
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Pisces 11.5°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 17-Jan-2020 |
Begins: 17-Jan-2020 07:28 AM Friday
Ends: 18-Jan-2020 05:34 AM Saturday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Virgo 26.2°
Chitra (Pada 1)
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| 01-Feb-2020 |
Begins: 01-Feb-2020 06:11 PM Saturday
Ends: 02-Feb-2020 08:04 PM Sunday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Aries 12.0°
Ashwini (Pada 4)
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| 15-Feb-2020 |
Begins: 15-Feb-2020 04:30 PM Saturday
Ends: 16-Feb-2020 03:14 PM Sunday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Libra 26.1°
Vishakha (Pada 2)
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| 02-Mar-2020 |
Begins: 02-Mar-2020 12:53 PM Monday
Ends: 03-Mar-2020 01:51 PM Tuesday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Taurus 12.0°
Rohini (Pada 1)
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| 16-Mar-2020 |
Begins: 16-Mar-2020 03:20 AM Monday
Ends: 17-Mar-2020 03:00 AM Tuesday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
|
Scorpio 25.6°
Jyeshtha (Pada 3)
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| 01-Apr-2020 |
Begins: 01-Apr-2020 03:50 AM Wednesday
Ends: 02-Apr-2020 03:41 AM Thursday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Gemini 11.5°
Ardra (Pada 2)
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| 14-Apr-2020 |
Begins: 14-Apr-2020 04:12 PM Tuesday
Ends: 15-Apr-2020 04:52 PM Wednesday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 24.8°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 4)
|
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| 30-Apr-2020 |
Begins: 30-Apr-2020 02:40 PM Thursday
Ends: 01-May-2020 01:27 PM Friday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Cancer 10.3°
Pushya (Pada 3)
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| 14-May-2020 |
Begins: 14-May-2020 06:52 AM Thursday
Ends: 15-May-2020 08:23 AM Friday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 23.6°
Dhanishta (Pada 1)
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| 29-May-2020 |
Begins: 29-May-2020 09:56 PM Friday
Ends: 30-May-2020 07:58 PM Saturday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Leo 8.6°
Magha (Pada 3)
|
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| 12-Jun-2020 |
Begins: 12-Jun-2020 10:53 PM Friday
Ends: 14-Jun-2020 01:00 AM Sunday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 22.0°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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| 28-Jun-2020 |
Begins: 28-Jun-2020 02:54 AM Sunday
Ends: 29-Jun-2020 12:36 AM Monday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Virgo 6.5°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 12-Jul-2020 |
Begins: 12-Jul-2020 03:49 PM Sunday
Ends: 13-Jul-2020 06:10 PM Monday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Pisces 20.4°
Revati (Pada 2)
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| 27-Jul-2020 |
Begins: 27-Jul-2020 07:10 AM Monday
Ends: 28-Jul-2020 04:58 AM Tuesday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Libra 4.3°
Chitra (Pada 4)
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| 11-Aug-2020 |
Begins: 11-Aug-2020 09:08 AM Tuesday
Ends: 12-Aug-2020 11:17 AM Wednesday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Aries 18.8°
Bharani (Pada 2)
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| 25-Aug-2020 |
Begins: 25-Aug-2020 12:22 PM Tuesday
Ends: 26-Aug-2020 10:40 AM Wednesday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 2.4°
Vishakha (Pada 4)
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| 10-Sep-2020 |
Begins: 10-Sep-2020 02:07 AM Thursday
Ends: 11-Sep-2020 03:35 AM Friday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Taurus 17.4°
Rohini (Pada 3)
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| 23-Sep-2020 |
Begins: 23-Sep-2020 07:57 PM Wednesday
Ends: 24-Sep-2020 07:02 PM Thursday
|
Adhika Ashvina | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 0.9°
Mula (Pada 1)
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| 09-Oct-2020 |
Begins: 09-Oct-2020 05:50 PM Friday
Ends: 10-Oct-2020 06:17 PM Saturday
|
Adhika Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Gemini 16.5°
Ardra (Pada 3)
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| 23-Oct-2020 |
Begins: 23-Oct-2020 06:58 AM Friday
Ends: 24-Oct-2020 07:00 AM Saturday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 29.9°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 1)
|
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| 08-Nov-2020 |
Begins: 08-Nov-2020 07:30 AM Sunday
Ends: 09-Nov-2020 06:51 AM Monday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Cancer 16.0°
Pushya (Pada 4)
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| 21-Nov-2020 |
Begins: 21-Nov-2020 09:49 PM Saturday
Ends: 22-Nov-2020 10:52 PM Sunday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Capricorn 29.7°
Dhanishta (Pada 2)
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| 07-Dec-2020 |
Begins: 07-Dec-2020 06:48 PM Monday
Ends: 08-Dec-2020 05:18 PM Tuesday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Leo 15.7°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 21-Dec-2020 |
Begins: 21-Dec-2020 04:16 PM Monday
Ends: 22-Dec-2020 06:15 PM Tuesday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Aquarius 29.9°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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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.