Thursday2 yrs, 3 mths and 17 days ago
Jestha 3, 2081
May 16, 2024
NS 1144 Bachhalathva Ashtami
Baishakh Shukla AshtamiNo BaanAgnivas Earth (Auspicious)Ashtameevrat, Gorakhkali Puja
TithiBaishakh Shukla Ashtami
Astami is the eighth tithi, ruled by Goddess Durga. It represents protective energy, inner strength, and overcoming major life battles. Fasting and performing Durga puja on Astami is highly beneficial.
NakshatraMagha
Deity: Pitrus (Ancestors)
Ruler: Ketu
YogaDhruva
Yoga is calculated based on the positions of the Sun and Moon.
KaranaBawa
Karana is half of a Tithi. There are two Karanas in a Tithi.
Vara (Weekday)Thursday
Vara is the weekday representing the ruling celestial force of the day.
Sunrise & Sunset
☼Sunrise5:15 AM
☾Sunset6:47 PM
* Based on Kathmandu coordinates.
Moon SignTaurus
A baby born today will have Taurus Moon sign.
Sunrise & Sunset
The transition times frame the daily Sandhya prayers and divide the phases of the day.
Moon Transit
The Moon is currently transiting through the Taurus zodiac constellation. A baby born today will have Taurus Moon sign.
Significance
Astami is the eighth tithi, ruled by Goddess Durga. It represents protective energy, inner strength, and overcoming major life battles. Fasting and performing Durga puja on Astami is highly beneficial.