Ashtami Dates 2027
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 | Name | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2027 | — |
Begins: 15-Jan-2027 02:14 PM Friday
Ends: 16-Jan-2027 01:44 PM Saturday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Pisces 24.7°
Revati (Pada 3)
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| 29 Jan 2027 | — |
Begins: 29-Jan-2027 04:04 AM Friday
Ends: 30-Jan-2027 04:59 AM Saturday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Libra 8.5°
Swati (Pada 1)
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| 14 Feb 2027 | — |
Begins: 14-Feb-2027 02:07 AM Sunday
Ends: 15-Feb-2027 12:42 AM Monday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Aries 24.7°
Bharani (Pada 4)
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| 28 Feb 2027 | — |
Begins: 27-Feb-2027 09:55 PM Saturday
Ends: 28-Feb-2027 11:47 PM Sunday
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Magha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 8.6°
Anuradha (Pada 2)
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| 16 Mar 2027 | — |
Begins: 15-Mar-2027 10:52 AM Monday
Ends: 16-Mar-2027 08:55 AM Tuesday
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Phalguna | Shukla |
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Taurus 24.1°
Mrigashira (Pada 1)
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| 30 Mar 2027 | — |
Begins: 29-Mar-2027 05:12 PM Monday
Ends: 30-Mar-2027 07:40 PM Tuesday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 8.3°
Mula (Pada 3)
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| 14 Apr 2027 | — |
Begins: 13-Apr-2027 05:30 PM Tuesday
Ends: 14-Apr-2027 03:24 PM Wednesday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Gemini 23.1°
Punarvasu (Pada 1)
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| 29 Apr 2027 | — |
Begins: 28-Apr-2027 12:31 PM Wednesday
Ends: 29-Apr-2027 03:02 PM Thursday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Capricorn 7.5°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 4)
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| 13 May 2027 | — |
Begins: 12-May-2027 11:14 PM Wednesday
Ends: 13-May-2027 09:19 PM Thursday
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Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Cancer 21.5°
Ashlesha (Pada 2)
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| 29 May 2027 | — |
Begins: 28-May-2027 06:27 AM Friday
Ends: 29-May-2027 08:21 AM Saturday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Aquarius 6.2°
Dhanishta (Pada 4)
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| 11 Jun 2027 | — |
Begins: 11-Jun-2027 05:14 AM Friday
Ends: 12-Jun-2027 03:45 AM Saturday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Leo 19.6°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 2)
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| 27 Jun 2027 | — |
Begins: 26-Jun-2027 09:52 PM Saturday
Ends: 27-Jun-2027 10:45 PM Sunday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Pisces 4.6°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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| 11 Jul 2027 | — |
Begins: 10-Jul-2027 12:38 PM Saturday
Ends: 11-Jul-2027 11:50 AM Sunday
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Ashadha | Shukla |
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Virgo 17.6°
Hasta (Pada 3)
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| 27 Jul 2027 | — |
Begins: 26-Jul-2027 10:25 AM Monday
Ends: 27-Jul-2027 10:13 AM Tuesday
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Ashadha | Krishna |
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Aries 2.8°
Ashwini (Pada 1)
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| 09 Aug 2027 | — |
Begins: 08-Aug-2027 10:25 PM Sunday
Ends: 09-Aug-2027 10:35 PM Monday
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Shravana | Shukla |
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Libra 15.7°
Swati (Pada 3)
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| 25 Aug 2027 | Krishna Janmashtami |
Begins: 24-Aug-2027 08:25 PM Tuesday
Ends: 25-Aug-2027 07:20 PM Wednesday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Taurus 1.0°
Krittika (Pada 2)
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| 08 Sep 2027 | — |
Begins: 07-Sep-2027 11:29 AM Tuesday
Ends: 08-Sep-2027 12:45 PM Wednesday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Scorpio 14.1°
Anuradha (Pada 4)
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| 23 Sep 2027 | — |
Begins: 23-Sep-2027 04:37 AM Thursday
Ends: 24-Sep-2027 02:58 AM Friday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Taurus 29.5°
Mrigashira (Pada 2)
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| 07 Oct 2027 | Durgashtami (Maha Ashtami) |
Begins: 07-Oct-2027 04:14 AM Thursday
Ends: 08-Oct-2027 06:28 AM Friday
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Ashvina | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 13.2°
Mula (Pada 4)
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| 23 Oct 2027 | — |
Begins: 22-Oct-2027 11:57 AM Friday
Ends: 23-Oct-2027 10:00 AM Saturday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Gemini 28.4°
Punarvasu (Pada 3)
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| 06 Nov 2027 | — |
Begins: 06-Nov-2027 12:10 AM Saturday
Ends: 07-Nov-2027 02:51 AM Sunday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Capricorn 12.9°
Shravana (Pada 1)
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| 21 Nov 2027 | — |
Begins: 20-Nov-2027 07:18 PM Saturday
Ends: 21-Nov-2027 05:20 PM Sunday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Cancer 27.7°
Ashlesha (Pada 4)
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| 06 Dec 2027 | — |
Begins: 05-Dec-2027 09:38 PM Sunday
Ends: 07-Dec-2027 12:01 AM Tuesday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Aquarius 13.0°
Shatabhisha (Pada 2)
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| 20 Dec 2027 | — |
Begins: 20-Dec-2027 03:34 AM Monday
Ends: 21-Dec-2027 01:53 AM Tuesday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Leo 27.5°
Uttara Phalguni (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.