ThursdayIn 3 mths and 15 days
Poush 2, 2083
December 17, 2026
NS 1147 Thinlathva Ashtami
Mangsir Shukla AshtamiAgni (Fire/Accident)Agnivas Earth (Auspicious)Ashtameevrat, Gorakhkali Puja
TithiMangsir 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.
NakshatraPurva Bhadrapada
YogaSiddhi
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)Thursday
Vara is the weekday representing the ruling celestial force of the day.
Sunrise & Sunset
☼Sunrise6:49 AM
☾Sunset5:12 PM
* Based on Kathmandu coordinates.
Moon SignSagittarius
A baby born today will have Sagittarius 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 Sagittarius zodiac constellation. A baby born today will have Sagittarius 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.