Ashtami Dates 2025
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.
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| Date | Name | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan 2025 | — |
Begins: 06-Jan-2025 06:24 PM Monday
Ends: 07-Jan-2025 04:27 PM Tuesday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Pisces 16.2°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
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| 22 Jan 2025 | — |
Begins: 21-Jan-2025 12:41 PM Tuesday
Ends: 22-Jan-2025 03:19 PM Wednesday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Libra 1.3°
Chitra (Pada 3)
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| 05 Feb 2025 | — |
Begins: 05-Feb-2025 02:31 AM Wednesday
Ends: 06-Feb-2025 12:36 AM Thursday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Aries 16.1°
Bharani (Pada 1)
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| 21 Feb 2025 | — |
Begins: 20-Feb-2025 09:59 AM Thursday
Ends: 21-Feb-2025 11:58 AM Friday
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Magha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 1.6°
Vishakha (Pada 4)
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| 07 Mar 2025 | — |
Begins: 06-Mar-2025 10:52 AM Thursday
Ends: 07-Mar-2025 09:19 AM Friday
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Phalguna | Shukla |
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Taurus 15.7°
Rohini (Pada 2)
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| 22 Mar 2025 | — |
Begins: 22-Mar-2025 04:25 AM Saturday
Ends: 23-Mar-2025 05:24 AM Sunday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 1.3°
Mula (Pada 1)
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| 05 Apr 2025 | — |
Begins: 04-Apr-2025 08:13 PM Friday
Ends: 05-Apr-2025 07:27 PM Saturday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Gemini 14.8°
Ardra (Pada 3)
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| 21 Apr 2025 | — |
Begins: 20-Apr-2025 07:02 PM Sunday
Ends: 21-Apr-2025 06:59 PM Monday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Capricorn 0.5°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 05 May 2025 | — |
Begins: 04-May-2025 07:20 AM Sunday
Ends: 05-May-2025 07:37 AM Monday
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Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Cancer 13.6°
Pushya (Pada 4)
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| 20 May 2025 | — |
Begins: 20-May-2025 05:52 AM Tuesday
Ends: 21-May-2025 04:56 AM Wednesday
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Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 29.0°
Dhanishta (Pada 2)
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| 02 Jun 2025 | — |
Begins: 02-Jun-2025 08:36 PM Monday
Ends: 03-Jun-2025 09:57 PM Tuesday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Leo 12.1°
Magha (Pada 4)
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| 18 Jun 2025 | — |
Begins: 18-Jun-2025 01:35 PM Wednesday
Ends: 19-Jun-2025 11:56 AM Thursday
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Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Aquarius 27.1°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 02 Jul 2025 | — |
Begins: 02-Jul-2025 11:59 AM Wednesday
Ends: 03-Jul-2025 02:08 PM Thursday
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Ashadha | Shukla |
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Virgo 10.4°
Hasta (Pada 1)
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| 18 Jul 2025 | — |
Begins: 17-Jul-2025 07:10 PM Thursday
Ends: 18-Jul-2025 05:02 PM Friday
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Ashadha | Krishna |
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Pisces 25.0°
Revati (Pada 3)
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| 01 Aug 2025 | — |
Begins: 01-Aug-2025 04:59 AM Friday
Ends: 02-Aug-2025 07:24 AM Saturday
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Shravana | Shukla |
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Libra 8.8°
Swati (Pada 1)
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| 16 Aug 2025 | Krishna Janmashtami |
Begins: 15-Aug-2025 11:50 PM Friday
Ends: 16-Aug-2025 09:35 PM Saturday
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Shravana | Krishna |
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Aries 22.9°
Bharani (Pada 3)
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| 31 Aug 2025 | — |
Begins: 30-Aug-2025 10:47 PM Saturday
Ends: 01-Sep-2025 12:59 AM Monday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Scorpio 7.4°
Anuradha (Pada 2)
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| 14 Sep 2025 | — |
Begins: 14-Sep-2025 05:05 AM Sunday
Ends: 15-Sep-2025 03:07 AM Monday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Taurus 21.2°
Rohini (Pada 4)
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| 30 Sep 2025 | Durgashtami (Maha Ashtami) |
Begins: 29-Sep-2025 04:32 PM Monday
Ends: 30-Sep-2025 06:07 PM Tuesday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 6.3°
Mula (Pada 2)
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| 14 Oct 2025 | — |
Begins: 13-Oct-2025 12:25 PM Monday
Ends: 14-Oct-2025 11:10 AM Tuesday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Gemini 20.0°
Ardra (Pada 4)
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| 30 Oct 2025 | — |
Begins: 29-Oct-2025 09:24 AM Wednesday
Ends: 30-Oct-2025 10:07 AM Thursday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Capricorn 5.7°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 3)
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| 12 Nov 2025 | — |
Begins: 11-Nov-2025 11:10 PM Tuesday
Ends: 12-Nov-2025 10:59 PM Wednesday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Cancer 19.3°
Ashlesha (Pada 1)
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| 28 Nov 2025 | — |
Begins: 28-Nov-2025 12:31 AM Friday
Ends: 29-Nov-2025 12:16 AM Saturday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Aquarius 5.6°
Dhanishta (Pada 4)
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| 12 Dec 2025 | — |
Begins: 11-Dec-2025 01:58 PM Thursday
Ends: 12-Dec-2025 02:57 PM Friday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Leo 19.3°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 2)
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| 28 Dec 2025 | — |
Begins: 27-Dec-2025 01:10 PM Saturday
Ends: 28-Dec-2025 12:00 PM Sunday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
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Pisces 5.6°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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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.