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Ashtami

Ashtami

அஷ்டமி

Ashtami is the eighth lunar day, deeply significant for the worship of fierce deities like Lord Kala Bhairava and Goddess Durga. Devotees believe that sincere prayers offered on this auspicious day help remove obstacles, ward off negative energies, and bring profound peace and success into one's life.

Ashtami: 29 Nov 2018, 06.46 PM to 30 Nov 2018, 04.55 PM
2754 days ago 30-11-2018
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2018 Occurrences

Tue, 09 Jan 2018
Tuesday
2018
Hevilambi Margazhi 25
Ashtami Starts: 8 Jan 2018, 03.46 PM | Ends: 9 Jan 2018, 04.15 PM
Krishna Paksha Ashtami up to 04:15 PM IST Chitra - Pada 1 up to 03:04 AM IST (next day)
06:37
18:12
Year Open day
Thu, 25 Jan 2018
Thursday
2018
Hevilambi Thai 11
Ashtami Starts: 24 Jan 2018, 04.16 PM | Ends: 25 Jan 2018, 03.13 PM
Shukla Paksha Ashtami up to 03:13 PM IST Ashwini - Pada 4 up to 08:20 AM IST
06:40
18:19
Year Open day
Thu, 08 Feb 2018
Thursday
2018
Hevilambi Thai 25
Ashtami Starts: 7 Feb 2018, 08.45 AM | Ends: 8 Feb 2018, 10.12 AM
Krishna Paksha Ashtami up to 10:12 AM IST Vishakha - Pada 3 up to 02:19 PM IST
06:38
18:24
Year Open day
Fri, 23 Feb 2018
Friday
2018
Hevilambi Masi 11
Ashtami Starts: 23 Feb 2018, 02.29 AM | Ends: 24 Feb 2018, 12.43 AM
Shukla Paksha Ashtami up to 12:43 AM IST (next day) Krittika - Pada 3 up to 12:42 PM IST
06:34
18:27
Year Open day
Fri, 09 Mar 2018
Friday
2018
Hevilambi Masi 25
Ashtami Starts: 9 Mar 2018, 03.45 AM | Ends: 10 Mar 2018, 06.01 AM
Krishna Paksha Ashtami up to 06:01 AM IST (next day) Jyeshtha - Pada 1 up to 03:27 AM IST (next day)
06:28
18:28
Year Open day
Sun, 25 Mar 2018
Sunday
2018
Hevilambi Panguni 11
Ashtami Starts: 24 Mar 2018, 10.06 AM | Ends: 25 Mar 2018, 08.02 AM
Shukla Paksha Ashtami up to 08:02 AM IST Ardra - Pada 3 up to 02:20 PM IST
06:19
18:28
Year Open day
Sun, 08 Apr 2018
Sunday
2018
Hevilambi Panguni 25
Ashtami Starts: 7 Apr 2018, 11.29 PM | Ends: 9 Apr 2018, 02.05 AM
Krishna Paksha Ashtami up to 02:05 AM IST (next day) Purva Ashadha - Pada 3 up to 05:36 PM IST
06:11
18:27
Year Open day
Mon, 23 Apr 2018
Monday
2018
Vilambi Chithirai 10
Ashtami Starts: 22 Apr 2018, 04.17 PM | Ends: 23 Apr 2018, 02.16 PM
Shukla Paksha Ashtami up to 02:16 PM IST Pushya - Pada 3 up to 05:02 PM IST
06:03
18:28
Year Open day
Tue, 08 May 2018
Tuesday
2018
Vilambi Chithirai 25
Ashtami Starts: 7 May 2018, 06.27 PM | Ends: 8 May 2018, 11.59 PM
Krishna Paksha Ashtami Shravana - Pada 4 up to 07:37 AM IST
05:58
18:29
Year Open day
Tue, 22 May 2018
Tuesday
2018
Vilambi Vaikasi 8
Ashtami Starts: 21 May 2018, 10.13 PM | Ends: 22 May 2018, 08.31 PM
Shukla Paksha Ashtami up to 08:31 PM IST Magha - Pada 2 up to 08:27 PM IST
05:55
18:32
Year Open day
Thu, 07 Jun 2018
Thursday
2018
Vilambi Vaikasi 24
Ashtami Starts: 6 Jun 2018, 11.15 AM | Ends: 7 Jun 2018, 12.37 PM
Krishna Paksha Ashtami up to 12:37 PM IST Purva Bhadrapada - Pada 2 up to 10:04 PM IST
05:55
18:36
Year Open day
Wed, 20 Jun 2018
Wednesday
2018
Vilambi Aani 6
Ashtami Starts: 20 Jun 2018, 12.00 AM | Ends: 21 Jun 2018, 03.51 AM
Shukla Paksha Ashtami up to 03:51 AM IST (next day) Uttara Phalguni - Pada 1 up to 01:18 AM IST (next day)
05:58
18:40
Year Open day
Fri, 06 Jul 2018
Friday
2018
Vilambi Aani 22
Ashtami Starts: 6 Jul 2018, 01.07 AM | Ends: 7 Jul 2018, 01.22 AM
Krishna Paksha Ashtami up to 01:22 AM IST (next day) Uttara Bhadrapada - Pada 4 up to 06:53 AM IST
06:01
18:42
Year Open day
Fri, 20 Jul 2018
Friday
2018
Vilambi Aadi 4
Ashtami Starts: 19 Jul 2018, 01.36 PM | Ends: 20 Jul 2018, 01.19 PM
Shukla Paksha Ashtami up to 01:19 PM IST Chitra - Pada 4 up to 08:09 AM IST
06:05
18:42
Year Open day
Sun, 05 Aug 2018
Sunday
2018
Vilambi Aadi 20
Ashtami Starts: 4 Aug 2018, 12.04 PM | Ends: 5 Aug 2018, 11.20 AM
Krishna Paksha Ashtami up to 11:20 AM IST Bharani - Pada 3 up to 02:53 PM IST
06:07
18:39
Year Open day
Sat, 18 Aug 2018
Saturday
2018
Vilambi Avani 2
Ashtami Starts: 18 Aug 2018, 01.01 AM | Ends: 19 Aug 2018, 01.47 AM
Shukla Paksha Ashtami up to 01:47 AM IST (next day) Vishakha - Pada 3 up to 05:20 PM IST
06:08
18:34
Year Open day
Mon, 03 Sep 2018
Monday
2018
Vilambi Avani 18
Ashtami Starts: 2 Sep 2018, 08.47 PM | Ends: 3 Sep 2018, 07.20 PM
Krishna Paksha Ashtami up to 07:20 PM IST Rohini - Pada 2 up to 08:05 PM IST
06:08
18:25
Year Open day
Mon, 17 Sep 2018
Monday
2018
Vilambi Purattasi 1
Ashtami Starts: 16 Sep 2018, 03.54 PM | Ends: 17 Sep 2018, 05.44 PM
Shukla Paksha Ashtami up to 05:44 PM IST Mula - Pada 1 up to 07:34 AM IST (next day)
06:07
18:16
Year Open day
Tue, 02 Oct 2018
Tuesday
2018
Vilambi Purattasi 16
Ashtami Starts: 2 Oct 2018, 04.09 AM | Ends: 3 Oct 2018, 02.17 AM
Krishna Paksha Ashtami up to 02:17 AM IST (next day) Ardra - Pada 1 up to 11:45 PM IST
06:06
18:07
Year Open day
Wed, 17 Oct 2018
Wednesday
2018
Vilambi Purattasi 31
Ashtami Starts: 16 Oct 2018, 10.16 AM | Ends: 17 Oct 2018, 12.50 PM
Shukla Paksha Ashtami up to 12:50 PM IST Uttara Ashadha - Pada 2 up to 09:28 PM IST
06:06
17:59
Year Open day
Thu, 01 Nov 2018
Thursday
2018
Vilambi Aippasi 15
Ashtami Starts: 31 Oct 2018, 11.10 AM | Ends: 1 Nov 2018, 09.10 AM
Krishna Paksha Ashtami up to 09:10 AM IST Ashlesha - Pada 1 up to 01:16 AM IST (next day)
06:07
17:54
Year Open day
Fri, 16 Nov 2018
Friday
2018
Vilambi Aippasi 30
Ashtami Starts: 15 Nov 2018, 07.04 AM | Ends: 16 Nov 2018, 09.40 AM
Shukla Paksha Ashtami up to 09:40 AM IST Dhanishta - Pada 4 up to 11:46 AM IST
06:12
17:52
Year Open day
Fri, 30 Nov 2018
Friday
2018
Vilambi Karthigai 14
Ashtami Starts: 29 Nov 2018, 06.46 PM | Ends: 30 Nov 2018, 04.55 PM
Krishna Paksha Ashtami up to 04:55 PM IST Purva Phalguni - Pada 1 up to 04:17 AM IST (next day)
06:18
17:53
Year Open day
Sat, 15 Dec 2018
Saturday
2018
Vilambi Karthigai 29
Ashtami Starts: 15 Dec 2018, 04.16 AM | Ends: 16 Dec 2018, 06.13 AM
Shukla Paksha Ashtami up to 06:13 AM IST (next day) Purva Bhadrapada - Pada 2 up to 01:13 AM IST (next day)
06:26
17:59
Year Open day
Sat, 29 Dec 2018
Saturday
2018
Vilambi Margazhi 14
Ashtami Starts: 29 Dec 2018, 03.49 AM | Ends: 30 Dec 2018, 02.26 AM
Krishna Paksha Ashtami up to 02:26 AM IST (next day) Uttara Phalguni - Pada 4 up to 09:00 AM IST
06:32
18:06
Year Open day

Times and tithi lines follow the site Panchangam engine for that civil day when data exists.

Spiritual Festival Sequence

Ashtami
அஷ்டமி
09-01-2018
Navami
நவமி
10-01-2018
Ekadasi
ஏகாதசி
12-01-2018
Pradosham
பிரதோஷம்
14-01-2018
Masik Shivaratri
மாத சிவராத்திரி
15-01-2018
Amavasai
அமாவாசை
16-01-2018

Tamil Nadu Spiritual Experience

What is Ashtami?

Ashtami refers to the eighth day (tithi) of the lunar fortnight. It occurs twice a month: once during the waxing phase (Shukla Paksha) and once during the waning phase (Krishna Paksha).

While conventionally considered inauspicious for starting new material ventures, Ashtami is highly revered for spiritual practices, especially for invoking the protective energies of fierce deities.

Significance of Kala Bhairava

The Krishna Paksha Ashtami (Theipirai Ashtami) is intimately associated with Lord Kala Bhairava, a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva. It is believed that Bhairava incarnated on this day.

Devotees throng Shiva temples on this day to seek Bhairava's protection against enemies, negative energies, and the ill effects of time and karma.

Rituals and Worship

A common and powerful ritual on Ashtami is lighting a lamp using black pepper tied in a small cloth bundle (Milagu Deepam) or sesame oil lamps at the Bhairava shrine.

For Goddess Durga, lighting lemon lamps during Rahu Kalam on Ashtami is considered highly auspicious for removing obstacles and bringing peace to the household.

Benefits of Ashtami Worship

Worshipping Lord Kala Bhairava on Theipirai Ashtami by lighting pepper lamps and offering red oleander garlands is believed to cure prolonged illnesses and eliminate enemies' evil eyes. Furthermore, this powerful worship is highly recommended for resolving deep-rooted financial debts and achieving steady progress in business and career.

Similarly, observing fasts and lighting lemon lamps for Goddess Durga on Shukla Ashtami (especially Durgashtami) protects the household from negative vibrations, blesses the family with longevity, and brings overall prosperity and auspiciousness.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ashtami and Navami are governed by intense cosmic energies that are better suited for spiritual austerities and destroying negativity, rather than for the gentle beginnings of material or auspicious events.

Lighting a pepper lamp (Milagu Deepam) for Lord Bhairava is a traditional remedy believed to ward off evil eyes, enemies, and severe doshas.

While Krishna Ashtami is widely dedicated to Lord Bhairava, Shukla Ashtami (especially during Navaratri as Durgashtami) is highly significant for the worship of Goddess Durga.

Lighting lamps for Lord Bhairava during Rahu Kalam or in the evening (Sandhya Kalam) yields the best spiritual and remedial results.

It is generally advised to avoid starting new, long-distance journeys on Ashtami. If unavoidable, one should pray to their family deity before departing.