Ashtami Tithi in 2025

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Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Wednesday, 22 January 2025
Ashtami Start Tithi : 22 January 2025 at 12:40 pm
Ashtami End Tithi : 22 January 2025 at 03:18 pm

Ashtami Tithi is a holy date that comes every month in the Hindu calendar. This date is considered especially important for goddess worship, fasting and religious rituals. Ashtami Tithi is dedicated to the worship of various forms of Maa Durga and Lord Shiva. Apart from this, the importance of some special Ashtamis increases even more due to different festivals and fasts.

Religious significance of Ashtami Tithi

Ashtami Tithi is considered dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and her eighth form Mahagauri. This day is especially important during Navratri, when devotees worship nine forms of Maa Durga.

Durgashtami: The Ashtami Tithi of Sharadiya and Chaitra Navratri is celebrated as Durgashtami. Special worship of Maa Durga is done on this day.
Maha Ashtami: This is the eighth day of Navratri, in which religious rituals like Kanya Pujan and Havan are performed.

Important Ashtami fasts and festivals

Radha Ashtami: The birth anniversary of Shri Krishna's beloved Radha Rani is celebrated on the Ashtami date of Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha.
Sitla Ashtami: Celebrated on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month. On this day, Mata Sheetala is worshipped, and devotees consume stale food.
Krishna Janmashtami: The birth anniversary of Lord Krishna is celebrated with great pomp on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month.
Gopashtami: Gopashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami of Kartik Shukla Paksha to commemorate the Gocharan Leela of Lord Krishna.

Procedure of Ashtami fast

Devotees who observe fast on Ashtami Tithi take a bath in the morning and wear clean clothes.
Install the idol or picture of Maa Durga or the concerned deity for worship.
Light a lamp, offer fruits, flowers, and naivedya.
Recite Durga Chalisa and Saptashati.
On the day of the fast, devotees eat fruits and conclude the fast with Parana the next day.

Astrological Significance of Ashtami Tithi

The position of the moon on Ashtami Tithi has special significance. This date is considered auspicious for those who want spiritual progress and peace of mind. Goddess worship not only brings balance and prosperity in life, but also destroys obstacles.

Benefits of Ashtami Tithi

By fasting and worshiping on Ashtami Tithi, devotees get special benefits:
Mental peace and spiritual advancement.
Destruction of enemy obstacles and freedom from diseases.
Happiness, prosperity and success in life by the grace of Maa Durga.

Ashtami Vrat Tithi Timings 2025

Ashtami Tithi has different religious and spiritual significance every month. This date is an excellent opportunity to get the blessings of Goddess Durga and get rid of the troubles of life. By observing Ashtami fast and worship with devotion and faith, devotees get Akshaya Punya and the infinite grace of God.

Ashtami Tithi in January 2025

Shukla Paksha Ashtami
Tuesday, 07 January 2025
06 January 2025 at 06:24 pm - 07 January 2025 at 04:27 pm

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Wednesday, 22 January 2025
22 January 2025 at 12:40 pm - 22 January 2025 at 03:18 pm

Ashtami Tithi in February 2025

Shukla Paksha Ashtami (Bhishma Ashtami, Budh Ashtami Vrat)
Wednesday, 05 February 2025
05 February 2025 at 02:31 am - 06 February 2025 at 00:36 am

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Friday, 21 February 2025
20 February 2025 at 09:58 am - 21 February 2025 at 11:58 am