Ashtami
Thursday, 17 September 2026 New York, NY, USA
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 New York
Dates as the almanac assigns them in New York: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 September 2026 Friday | Shukla | 03:31 AM – 05:57 AM (+1) |
| 3 October 2026 Saturday | Krishna | 10:30 PM (−1) – 08:22 PM |
| 18 October 2026 Sunday | Shukla | 10:58 PM (−1) – 01:22 AM (+1) |
| 1 November 2026 Sunday | Krishna | 04:22 AM – 02:40 AM (+1) |
| 17 November 2026 Tuesday | Shukla | 05:50 PM (−1) – 07:35 PM |
| 1 December 2026 Tuesday | Krishna | 01:42 PM (−1) – 12:44 PM |