Ashtami Dates 2021
Ashtami is the 8th lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month โ 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 โ the Ashtami of every Shukla Paksha โ 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 โ the Ashtami of every Shukla Paksha โ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06-Jan-2021 |
Begins: 06-Jan-2021 04:04 AM Wednesday
Ends: 07-Jan-2021 02:07 AM Thursday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Virgo 15.6°
Hasta (Pada 2)
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| 20-Jan-2021 |
Begins: 20-Jan-2021 01:16 PM Wednesday
Ends: 21-Jan-2021 03:51 PM Thursday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
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Aries 0.3°
Ashwini (Pada 1)
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| 04-Feb-2021 |
Begins: 04-Feb-2021 12:08 PM Thursday
Ends: 05-Feb-2021 10:08 AM Friday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
|
Libra 15.5°
Swati (Pada 3)
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| 19-Feb-2021 |
Begins: 19-Feb-2021 10:59 AM Friday
Ends: 20-Feb-2021 01:33 PM Saturday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Taurus 0.6°
Krittika (Pada 2)
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| 05-Mar-2021 |
Begins: 05-Mar-2021 07:55 PM Friday
Ends: 06-Mar-2021 06:11 PM Saturday
|
Magha | Krishna |
|
Scorpio 15.1°
Anuradha (Pada 4)
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| 21-Mar-2021 |
Begins: 21-Mar-2021 07:11 AM Sunday
Ends: 22-Mar-2021 09:01 AM Monday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
|
Gemini 0.5°
Mrigashira (Pada 3)
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| 04-Apr-2021 |
Begins: 04-Apr-2021 04:13 AM Sunday
Ends: 05-Apr-2021 03:00 AM Monday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 14.2°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 20-Apr-2021 |
Begins: 20-Apr-2021 12:02 AM Tuesday
Ends: 21-Apr-2021 12:44 AM Wednesday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Gemini 29.7°
Punarvasu (Pada 3)
|
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| 03-May-2021 |
Begins: 03-May-2021 01:40 PM Monday
Ends: 04-May-2021 01:11 PM Tuesday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
|
Capricorn 12.9°
Shravana (Pada 1)
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| 19-May-2021 |
Begins: 19-May-2021 12:51 PM Wednesday
Ends: 20-May-2021 12:24 PM Thursday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Cancer 28.4°
Ashlesha (Pada 4)
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| 02-Jun-2021 |
Begins: 02-Jun-2021 12:47 AM Wednesday
Ends: 03-Jun-2021 01:14 AM Thursday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 11.3°
Shatabhisha (Pada 2)
|
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| 17-Jun-2021 |
Begins: 17-Jun-2021 10:00 PM Thursday
Ends: 18-Jun-2021 08:40 PM Friday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Leo 26.5°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 01-Jul-2021 |
Begins: 01-Jul-2021 02:02 PM Thursday
Ends: 02-Jul-2021 03:29 PM Friday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Pisces 9.6°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 17-Jul-2021 |
Begins: 17-Jul-2021 04:35 AM Saturday
Ends: 18-Jul-2021 02:42 AM Sunday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
|
Virgo 24.4°
Chitra (Pada 1)
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| 31-Jul-2021 |
Begins: 31-Jul-2021 05:41 AM Saturday
Ends: 01-Aug-2021 07:57 AM Sunday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Aries 7.9°
Ashwini (Pada 3)
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| 15-Aug-2021 |
Begins: 15-Aug-2021 09:52 AM Sunday
Ends: 16-Aug-2021 07:46 AM Monday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Libra 22.4°
Vishakha (Pada 1)
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| 29-Aug-2021 |
Begins: 29-Aug-2021 11:26 PM Sunday
Ends: 31-Aug-2021 02:00 AM Tuesday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Taurus 6.4°
Krittika (Pada 3)
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| 13-Sep-2021 |
Begins: 13-Sep-2021 03:11 PM Monday
Ends: 14-Sep-2021 01:10 PM Tuesday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 20.6°
Jyeshtha (Pada 2)
|
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| 28-Sep-2021 |
Begins: 28-Sep-2021 06:18 PM Tuesday
Ends: 29-Sep-2021 08:30 PM Wednesday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Gemini 5.4°
Mrigashira (Pada 4)
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| 12-Oct-2021 |
Begins: 12-Oct-2021 09:48 PM Tuesday
Ends: 13-Oct-2021 08:08 PM Wednesday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
|
Sagittarius 19.4°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 2)
|
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| 28-Oct-2021 |
Begins: 28-Oct-2021 12:50 PM Thursday
Ends: 29-Oct-2021 02:10 PM Friday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Cancer 4.9°
Pushya (Pada 1)
|
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| 11-Nov-2021 |
Begins: 11-Nov-2021 06:50 AM Thursday
Ends: 12-Nov-2021 05:52 AM Friday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Capricorn 18.7°
Shravana (Pada 3)
|
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| 27-Nov-2021 |
Begins: 27-Nov-2021 05:44 AM Saturday
Ends: 28-Nov-2021 06:01 AM Sunday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Leo 4.8°
Magha (Pada 2)
|
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| 10-Dec-2021 |
Begins: 10-Dec-2021 07:10 PM Friday
Ends: 11-Dec-2021 07:14 PM Saturday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Aquarius 18.5°
Shatabhisha (Pada 4)
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| 26-Dec-2021 |
Begins: 26-Dec-2021 08:09 PM Sunday
Ends: 27-Dec-2021 07:29 PM Monday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
|
Virgo 4.9°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 3)
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Ashtami โ Significance, Festivals & Rituals
What is Ashtami?
Ashtami is the 8th lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month โ 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 โ the Shukla Paksha Ashtami every month โ 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.