Ashtami
Thursday, 17 September 2026 London, UK
Ashtami
- Presiding deity
- Shiva
- Group
- Jaya
- Shukla
- #8
- Krishna
- #23
Significance
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.
Next 6 dates in London
Dates as the almanac assigns them in London: normally the day this tithi is current at sunrise. Its window can begin the day before or end the day after.
| Date | Paksha | Tithi window |
|---|---|---|
| 19 September 2026 Saturday | Shukla | 08:31 AM (−1) – 10:57 AM |
| 3 October 2026 Saturday | Krishna | 03:30 AM – 01:22 AM (+1) |
| 18 October 2026 Sunday | Shukla | 03:58 AM – 06:22 AM (+1) |
| 2 November 2026 Monday | Krishna | 09:22 AM (−1) – 07:40 AM |
| 17 November 2026 Tuesday | Shukla | 10:50 PM (−1) – 12:35 AM (+1) |
| 1 December 2026 Tuesday | Krishna | 06:42 PM (−1) – 05:44 PM |