Ashtami Dates 2029
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 | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-Jan-2029 |
Begins: 07-Jan-2029 08:00 AM Sunday
Ends: 08-Jan-2029 05:55 AM Monday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Virgo 16.8°
Hasta (Pada 3)
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| 22-Jan-2029 |
Begins: 22-Jan-2029 11:43 AM Monday
Ends: 23-Jan-2029 01:58 PM Tuesday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Aries 2.2°
Ashwini (Pada 1)
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| 05-Feb-2029 |
Begins: 05-Feb-2029 04:16 PM Monday
Ends: 06-Feb-2029 02:36 PM Tuesday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Libra 16.6°
Swati (Pada 3)
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| 21-Feb-2029 |
Begins: 21-Feb-2029 07:50 AM Wednesday
Ends: 22-Feb-2029 09:20 AM Thursday
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Phalguna | Shukla |
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Taurus 2.5°
Krittika (Pada 2)
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| 07-Mar-2029 |
Begins: 07-Mar-2029 01:53 AM Wednesday
Ends: 08-Mar-2029 01:01 AM Thursday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Scorpio 16.3°
Anuradha (Pada 4)
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| 23-Mar-2029 |
Begins: 23-Mar-2029 12:44 AM Friday
Ends: 24-Mar-2029 01:11 AM Saturday
|
Adhika Chaitra | Shukla |
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Gemini 2.2°
Mrigashira (Pada 3)
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| 05-Apr-2029 |
Begins: 05-Apr-2029 01:24 PM Thursday
Ends: 06-Apr-2029 01:31 PM Friday
|
Adhika Chaitra | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 15.5°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 21-Apr-2029 |
Begins: 21-Apr-2029 01:35 PM Saturday
Ends: 22-Apr-2029 12:55 PM Sunday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Cancer 1.2°
Punarvasu (Pada 4)
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| 05-May-2029 |
Begins: 05-May-2029 02:52 AM Saturday
Ends: 06-May-2029 03:55 AM Sunday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Capricorn 14.4°
Shravana (Pada 2)
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| 20-May-2029 |
Begins: 20-May-2029 10:30 PM Sunday
Ends: 21-May-2029 08:54 PM Monday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Cancer 29.7°
Ashlesha (Pada 4)
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| 03-Jun-2029 |
Begins: 03-Jun-2029 05:59 PM Sunday
Ends: 04-Jun-2029 07:47 PM Monday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Aquarius 12.9°
Shatabhisha (Pada 2)
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| 19-Jun-2029 |
Begins: 19-Jun-2029 04:27 AM Tuesday
Ends: 20-Jun-2029 02:17 AM Wednesday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Leo 27.7°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 03-Jul-2029 |
Begins: 03-Jul-2029 10:21 AM Tuesday
Ends: 04-Jul-2029 12:37 PM Wednesday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Pisces 11.3°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 18-Jul-2029 |
Begins: 18-Jul-2029 08:54 AM Wednesday
Ends: 19-Jul-2029 06:36 AM Thursday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Virgo 25.5°
Chitra (Pada 1)
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| 02-Aug-2029 |
Begins: 02-Aug-2029 03:34 AM Thursday
Ends: 03-Aug-2029 05:55 AM Friday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Aries 9.6°
Ashwini (Pada 3)
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| 16-Aug-2029 |
Begins: 16-Aug-2029 01:28 PM Thursday
Ends: 17-Aug-2029 11:28 AM Friday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Libra 23.5°
Vishakha (Pada 2)
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| 31-Aug-2029 |
Begins: 31-Aug-2029 09:02 PM Friday
Ends: 01-Sep-2029 10:57 PM Saturday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Taurus 8.2°
Krittika (Pada 4)
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| 14-Sep-2029 |
Begins: 14-Sep-2029 07:45 PM Friday
Ends: 15-Sep-2029 06:22 PM Saturday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Scorpio 21.8°
Jyeshtha (Pada 2)
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| 30-Sep-2029 |
Begins: 30-Sep-2029 01:50 PM Sunday
Ends: 01-Oct-2029 02:53 PM Monday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Gemini 7.2°
Ardra (Pada 1)
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| 14-Oct-2029 |
Begins: 14-Oct-2029 04:59 AM Sunday
Ends: 15-Oct-2029 04:29 AM Monday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 20.6°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 3)
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| 30-Oct-2029 |
Begins: 30-Oct-2029 04:58 AM Tuesday
Ends: 31-Oct-2029 04:55 AM Wednesday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Cancer 6.5°
Pushya (Pada 1)
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| 12-Nov-2029 |
Begins: 12-Nov-2029 05:56 PM Monday
Ends: 13-Nov-2029 06:26 PM Tuesday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Capricorn 20.1°
Shravana (Pada 4)
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| 28-Nov-2029 |
Begins: 28-Nov-2029 05:45 PM Wednesday
Ends: 29-Nov-2029 04:41 PM Thursday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Leo 6.2°
Magha (Pada 2)
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| 12-Dec-2029 |
Begins: 12-Dec-2029 10:39 AM Wednesday
Ends: 13-Dec-2029 12:10 PM Thursday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Aquarius 20.2°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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| 28-Dec-2029 |
Begins: 28-Dec-2029 04:09 AM Friday
Ends: 29-Dec-2029 02:24 AM Saturday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Virgo 6.2°
Uttara Phalguni (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.