TuesdayIn 2 mths and 15 days
Mangsir 1, 2083
November 17, 2026
NS 1147 Kachhalathva Ashtami
Kartik Shukla AshtamiMrityu (Loss/Danger)Agnivas Sky/Patala (Inauspicious)Ashtameevrat, Gorakhkali Puja
TithiKartik 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.
NakshatraDhanishta
Deity: Eight Vasus (Elemental Gods of Abundance)
Ruler: Mars
YogaVridhi
Yoga is calculated based on the positions of the Sun and Moon.
KaranaVishti
Karana is half of a Tithi. There are two Karanas in a Tithi.
Vara (Weekday)Tuesday
Vara is the weekday representing the ruling celestial force of the day.
Sunrise & Sunset
☼Sunrise6:27 AM
☾Sunset5:12 PM
* Based on Kathmandu coordinates.
Moon SignScorpio
A baby born today will have Scorpio 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 Scorpio zodiac constellation. A baby born today will have Scorpio 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.