
October 18, 2026
NS 1146 Kauhlathva Ashtami
Shaka Samvat 1948 (Parabhava Samvatsara)
Mrityu (Loss/Danger)
Agnivas Earth (Auspicious)
Ayana: Dakshinayana
Chandrakala: 48.5% Illumination (Waxing Phase (8 Kalas - Growth))
Sunrise: 6:06 AM, Sunset: 5:33 PM
Dinmaan: 11 hr 27 min (28 Ghati 39 Pala), Ratri Maan: 12 hr 33 min (31 Ghati 23 Pala)
Moonrise: Sunday Morning 7:00am, Moonset: Sunday Evening 5:29pm
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 | Sagittarius(9) | 17° 44' | Purva Ashadha(2)-Venus | Yuva | -- | Ascendant | Direct |
☀️Sun | Libra(7) | 0° 39' | Chitra(3)-Mars | Baal | DK(DK) | DebilitatedVargottama | Direct |
🌙Moon | Sagittarius(9) | 26° 8' | Purva Ashadha(4)-Venus | Mrit | AmK(AmK) | Neutral | DirectUday |
♂️Mars | Cancer(4) | 17° 11' | Ashlesha(1)-Mercury | Yuva | MK(MK) | Debilitated | DirectUday |
☿️Mercury🪷 | Libra(7) | 24° 40' | Vishakha(2)-Jupiter | Mrit | BK(BK) | FriendPushkar | DirectUday |
♃Jupiter | Cancer(4) | 28° 12' | Ashlesha(4)-Mercury | Baal | AK(AK) | Exalted | DirectUday |
♀️Venus | Libra(7) | 9° 58' | Swati(1)-Rahu | Kumar | GK(GK) | Mooltrikona | Retro (R)Uday |
🪐Saturn | Pisces(12) | 16° 0' | Uttara Bhadrapada(4)-Saturn | Yuva | PK(PK) | Neutral | Retro (R)Uday |
☊Rahu | Aquarius(11) | 3° 48' | Dhanishta(4)-Mars | Baal | -- | Friend | Retro (R) |
☋Ketu | Leo(5) | 3° 48' | 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.