
August 20, 2026
NS 1146 Yanlathva Ashtami
Shaka Samvat 1948 (Parabhava Samvatsara)
Raj (High Risk)
Agnivas Earth (Auspicious)
Ayana: Dakshinayana
Chandrakala: 53.8% Illumination (Waxing Phase (9 Kalas - Growth))
Sunrise: 5:37 AM, Sunset: 6:39 PM
Dinmaan: 13 hr 2 min (32 Ghati 34 Pala), Ratri Maan: 10 hr 59 min (27 Ghati 27 Pala)
Moonrise: Thursday Morning 7:05am, Moonset: Thursday Evening 5:27pm
Planetary chart, D1/D9 charts & Shadbala
Full tithi, nakshatra, choghadiya & hora
Traditional Nepali Cheena & Mahadasha report
Live planetary positions, degrees, nakshatra lords, avasthas, chara karakas, dignities & motion
| Planet | Rashi | Degree | Nakshatra(Pada) - Lord | Awastha | Karaka | Dignity | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
🌅Ascendant | Libra(7) | 26° 9' | Vishakha(2)-Jupiter | Mrit | -- | Ascendant | Direct |
☀️Sun | Leo(5) | 3° 2' | Magha(1)-Ketu | Baal | DK(DK) | Mooltrikona | Direct |
🌙Moon | Scorpio(8) | 4° 38' | Anuradha(1)-Saturn | Mrit | GK(GK) | Debilitated | DirectUday |
♂️Mars | Gemini(3) | 11° 37' | Ardra(2)-Rahu | Kumar | PK(PK) | Enemy | DirectUday |
☿️Mercury | Cancer(4) | 25° 19' | Ashlesha(3)-Mercury | Baal | AK(AK) | Enemy | DirectCombust |
♃Jupiter | Cancer(4) | 16° 57' | Ashlesha(1)-Mercury | Yuva | MK(MK) | Exalted | DirectUday |
♀️Venus | Virgo(6) | 18° 48' | Hasta(3)-Moon | Kumar | BK(BK) | Debilitated | DirectUday |
🪐Saturn | Pisces(12) | 20° 1' | Revati(2)-Mercury | Kumar | AmK(AmK) | Neutral | Retro (R)Uday |
☊Rahu | Aquarius(11) | 5° 35' | Dhanishta(4)-Mars | Baal | -- | Friend | Retro (R) |
☋Ketu | Leo(5) | 5° 35' | Magha(2)-Ketu | Baal | -- | Enemy | Retro (R) |
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.