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December 28, 2025
NS 1146 Pohelathva Ashtami
Poush Shukla AshtamiRaj (High Risk)Agnivas Earth (Auspicious)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.
Deity: Pushan (Nourisher/Guide of Journeys)
Ruler: Mercury
Yoga is calculated based on the positions of the Sun and Moon.
Karana is half of a Tithi. There are two Karanas in a Tithi.
Vara is the weekday representing the ruling celestial force of the day.
* Based on Kathmandu coordinates.
A baby born today will have Sagittarius Moon sign.
The transition times frame the daily Sandhya prayers and divide the phases of the day.
The Moon is currently transiting through the Sagittarius zodiac constellation. A baby born today will have Sagittarius Moon sign.
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.