Thursday27 days ago
Shrawan 21, 2083
August 6, 2026
NS 1146 Gunlaga Ashtami
Shrawan Krishna AshtamiNo BaanAgnivas Earth (Auspicious)No major festivals today
TithiShrawan Krishna 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.
NakshatraDwija
Deity: Yama (God of Death/Justice)
Ruler: Venus
YogaGanda
Yoga is calculated based on the positions of the Sun and Moon.
KaranaBalava
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
☼Sunrise5:30 AM
☾Sunset6:51 PM
* Based on Kathmandu coordinates.
Moon SignCancer
A baby born today will have Cancer 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 Cancer zodiac constellation. A baby born today will have Cancer 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.