Thursday13 days ago
August 20, 2026
NS 1146 Yanlathva Ashtami
Shrawan 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: Indra & Agni (Chief of Gods & Fire)
Ruler: Jupiter
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 Leo Moon sign.
The transition times frame the daily Sandhya prayers and divide the phases of the day.
The Moon is currently transiting through the Leo zodiac constellation. A baby born today will have Leo 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.