Ashtami Dates 2028
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04-Jan-2028 |
Begins: 04-Jan-2028 06:20 PM Tuesday
Ends: 05-Jan-2028 07:51 PM Wednesday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Pisces 13.4°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
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| 18-Jan-2028 |
Begins: 18-Jan-2028 01:32 PM Tuesday
Ends: 19-Jan-2028 12:29 PM Wednesday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Virgo 27.5°
Chitra (Pada 2)
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| 03-Feb-2028 |
Begins: 03-Feb-2028 12:22 PM Thursday
Ends: 04-Feb-2028 12:48 PM Friday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Aries 13.7°
Bharani (Pada 1)
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| 17-Feb-2028 |
Begins: 17-Feb-2028 01:46 AM Thursday
Ends: 18-Feb-2028 01:42 AM Friday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Libra 27.4°
Vishakha (Pada 3)
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| 04-Mar-2028 |
Begins: 04-Mar-2028 02:44 AM Saturday
Ends: 05-Mar-2028 02:11 AM Sunday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Taurus 13.6°
Rohini (Pada 2)
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| 17-Mar-2028 |
Begins: 17-Mar-2028 04:27 PM Friday
Ends: 18-Mar-2028 05:31 PM Saturday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
|
Scorpio 27.1°
Jyeshtha (Pada 4)
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| 02-Apr-2028 |
Begins: 02-Apr-2028 01:23 PM Sunday
Ends: 03-Apr-2028 12:01 PM Monday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Gemini 12.8°
Ardra (Pada 2)
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| 16-Apr-2028 |
Begins: 16-Apr-2028 09:11 AM Sunday
Ends: 17-Apr-2028 11:12 AM Monday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
|
Sagittarius 26.4°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 4)
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| 01-May-2028 |
Begins: 01-May-2028 08:52 PM Monday
Ends: 02-May-2028 06:56 PM Tuesday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Cancer 11.5°
Pushya (Pada 3)
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| 16-May-2028 |
Begins: 16-May-2028 03:01 AM Tuesday
Ends: 17-May-2028 05:28 AM Wednesday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Capricorn 25.3°
Dhanishta (Pada 1)
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| 31-May-2028 |
Begins: 31-May-2028 02:13 AM Wednesday
Ends: 01-Jun-2028 12:00 AM Thursday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Leo 9.7°
Magha (Pada 3)
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| 14-Jun-2028 |
Begins: 14-Jun-2028 08:47 PM Wednesday
Ends: 15-Jun-2028 11:05 PM Thursday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 23.8°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 29-Jun-2028 |
Begins: 29-Jun-2028 06:47 AM Thursday
Ends: 30-Jun-2028 04:39 AM Friday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Virgo 7.6°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 14-Jul-2028 |
Begins: 14-Jul-2028 01:31 PM Friday
Ends: 15-Jul-2028 03:14 PM Saturday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Pisces 22.1°
Revati (Pada 2)
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| 28-Jul-2028 |
Begins: 28-Jul-2028 12:03 PM Friday
Ends: 29-Jul-2028 10:26 AM Saturday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Libra 5.4°
Chitra (Pada 4)
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| 13-Aug-2028 |
Begins: 13-Aug-2028 04:44 AM Sunday
Ends: 14-Aug-2028 05:37 AM Monday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Aries 20.5°
Bharani (Pada 3)
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| 26-Aug-2028 |
Begins: 26-Aug-2028 07:33 PM Saturday
Ends: 27-Aug-2028 06:50 PM Sunday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 3.6°
Anuradha (Pada 1)
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| 11-Sep-2028 |
Begins: 11-Sep-2028 06:11 PM Monday
Ends: 12-Sep-2028 06:10 PM Tuesday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Taurus 19.0°
Rohini (Pada 3)
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| 25-Sep-2028 |
Begins: 25-Sep-2028 06:33 AM Monday
Ends: 26-Sep-2028 06:59 AM Tuesday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 2.2°
Mula (Pada 1)
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| 11-Oct-2028 |
Begins: 11-Oct-2028 05:49 AM Wednesday
Ends: 12-Oct-2028 04:56 AM Thursday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Gemini 17.9°
Ardra (Pada 4)
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| 24-Oct-2028 |
Begins: 24-Oct-2028 09:42 PM Tuesday
Ends: 25-Oct-2028 11:15 PM Wednesday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
|
Capricorn 1.5°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 2)
|
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| 09-Nov-2028 |
Begins: 09-Nov-2028 03:41 PM Thursday
Ends: 10-Nov-2028 02:04 PM Friday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Cancer 17.3°
Ashlesha (Pada 1)
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| 23-Nov-2028 |
Begins: 23-Nov-2028 04:38 PM Thursday
Ends: 24-Nov-2028 06:57 PM Friday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Aquarius 1.4°
Dhanishta (Pada 3)
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|
| 09-Dec-2028 |
Begins: 09-Dec-2028 12:10 AM Saturday
Ends: 09-Dec-2028 10:06 PM Saturday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
|
Leo 16.9°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 2)
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| 23-Dec-2028 |
Begins: 23-Dec-2028 01:59 PM Saturday
Ends: 24-Dec-2028 04:31 PM Sunday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
|
Pisces 1.8°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
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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.