Ashtami Dates 2029
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 | Action |
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| 07-Jan-2029 | 07-Jan-2029 08:00 AM Sunday | 08-Jan-2029 05:55 AM Monday | Pausha | Krishna |
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| 22-Jan-2029 | 22-Jan-2029 11:43 AM Monday | 23-Jan-2029 01:58 PM Tuesday | Magha | Shukla |
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| 05-Feb-2029 | 05-Feb-2029 04:16 PM Monday | 06-Feb-2029 02:36 PM Tuesday | Magha | Krishna |
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| 21-Feb-2029 | 21-Feb-2029 07:50 AM Wednesday | 22-Feb-2029 09:20 AM Thursday | Phalguna | Shukla |
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| 07-Mar-2029 | 07-Mar-2029 01:53 AM Wednesday | 08-Mar-2029 01:01 AM Thursday | Phalguna | Krishna |
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| 23-Mar-2029 | 23-Mar-2029 12:44 AM Friday | 24-Mar-2029 01:11 AM Saturday | Chaitra | Shukla |
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| 05-Apr-2029 | 05-Apr-2029 01:24 PM Thursday | 06-Apr-2029 01:31 PM Friday | Chaitra | Krishna |
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| 21-Apr-2029 | 21-Apr-2029 01:35 PM Saturday | 22-Apr-2029 12:55 PM Sunday | Adhika Chaitra | Shukla |
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| 05-May-2029 | 05-May-2029 02:52 AM Saturday | 06-May-2029 03:55 AM Sunday | Adhika Chaitra | Krishna |
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| 20-May-2029 | 20-May-2029 10:30 PM Sunday | 21-May-2029 08:54 PM Monday | Vaishakha | Shukla |
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| 03-Jun-2029 | 03-Jun-2029 05:59 PM Sunday | 04-Jun-2029 07:47 PM Monday | Vaishakha | Krishna |
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| 19-Jun-2029 | 19-Jun-2029 04:27 AM Tuesday | 20-Jun-2029 02:17 AM Wednesday | Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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| 03-Jul-2029 | 03-Jul-2029 10:21 AM Tuesday | 04-Jul-2029 12:37 PM Wednesday | Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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| 18-Jul-2029 | 18-Jul-2029 08:54 AM Wednesday | 19-Jul-2029 06:36 AM Thursday | Ashadha | Shukla |
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| 02-Aug-2029 | 02-Aug-2029 03:34 AM Thursday | 03-Aug-2029 05:55 AM Friday | Ashadha | Krishna |
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| 16-Aug-2029 | 16-Aug-2029 01:28 PM Thursday | 17-Aug-2029 11:28 AM Friday | Shravana | Shukla |
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| 31-Aug-2029 | 31-Aug-2029 09:02 PM Friday | 01-Sep-2029 10:57 PM Saturday | Shravana | Krishna |
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| 14-Sep-2029 | 14-Sep-2029 07:45 PM Friday | 15-Sep-2029 06:22 PM Saturday | Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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| 30-Sep-2029 | 30-Sep-2029 01:50 PM Sunday | 01-Oct-2029 02:53 PM Monday | Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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| 14-Oct-2029 | 14-Oct-2029 04:59 AM Sunday | 15-Oct-2029 04:29 AM Monday | Ashvina | Shukla |
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| 30-Oct-2029 | 30-Oct-2029 04:58 AM Tuesday | 31-Oct-2029 04:55 AM Wednesday | Ashvina | Krishna |
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| 12-Nov-2029 | 12-Nov-2029 05:56 PM Monday | 13-Nov-2029 06:26 PM Tuesday | Kartika | Shukla |
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| 28-Nov-2029 | 28-Nov-2029 05:45 PM Wednesday | 29-Nov-2029 04:41 PM Thursday | Kartika | Krishna |
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| 12-Dec-2029 | 12-Dec-2029 10:39 AM Wednesday | 13-Dec-2029 12:10 PM Thursday | Margashirsha | Shukla |
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| 28-Dec-2029 | 28-Dec-2029 04:09 AM Friday | 29-Dec-2029 02:24 AM Saturday | Margashirsha | Krishna |
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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.
