SaturdayIn 4 mths and 14 days
Magh 2, 2083
January 16, 2027
NS 1147 Pohelathva Ashtami
Poush Shukla AshtamiAgni (Fire/Accident)Agnivas Earth (Auspicious)Ashtameevrat, Seto Machhindranath Snan
Public Holiday
TithiPoush 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.
NakshatraAshwini
Deity: Ashwini Kumaras (Physicians of Gods)
Ruler: Ketu
YogaSiddha
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)Saturday
Vara is the weekday representing the ruling celestial force of the day.
Sunrise & Sunset
☼Sunrise6:56 AM
☾Sunset5:31 PM
* Based on Kathmandu coordinates.
Moon SignCapricorn
A baby born today will have Capricorn 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 Capricorn zodiac constellation. A baby born today will have Capricorn 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.