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