Presiding deity: Rudra (Shiva)
Ashtami is the eighth lunar day, ruled by Rudra (the fierce form of Shiva). Generally considered inauspicious for new worldly ventures. Krishna Ashtami of Bhadrapada is Krishna Janmashtami — one of the most significant worship days. During Navratri, Maha Ashtami is a powerful day for Devi worship.
Times shown for New Delhi (IST). A tithi window doesn’t align with civil days — it may start or end on the previous/next day.
| Date | Day | Paksha | Tithi window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 22 June 2026 | Monday | Shukla | 03:21 pm (prev day) → 03:40 pm |
| Wednesday, 8 July 2026 | Wednesday | Krishna | 01:25 pm (prev day) → 12:22 pm |
| Tuesday, 21 July 2026 | Tuesday | Shukla | 04:03 am → 05:17 am (next day) |
| Thursday, 6 August 2026 | Thursday | Krishna | 08:42 pm (prev day) → 06:53 pm |
| Thursday, 20 August 2026 | Thursday | Shukla | 07:19 pm (prev day) → 09:18 pm |
| Friday, 4 September 2026 | Friday | Krishna | 02:25 am → 12:13 am (next day) |