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Ashtami Tithi
Ashtami is a lunar tithi of the Hindu panchang. Below are the ruling deity, vrat, religious significance and what to do or avoid on Ashtami tithi in both the Shukla and Krishna paksha.
Shukla Paksha
Ruling deity
Maa Durga (Bhavani)
Vrat / festival
Monthly Durgashtami, Janmashtami (Krishna Ashtami)
Significance
Ashtami is the tithi of Maa Durga. Worshipping Durga on this day grants victory over enemies, happiness, prosperity, and protection from negative forces.
What to do
Durga worship, recite Durga Chalisa, perform Kanya Pujan, recite Durga Saptashati
What to avoid
Non-vegetarian food, intoxicants, lies
Worship mantra
ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः
Krishna Paksha
Ruling deity
Maa Durga / Bhairava
Vrat / festival
Kalashtami, Bhairava Ashtami
Significance
Krishna Ashtami is Kalashtami. Worshipping Kal Bhairava and Maa Durga on this day grants protection and victory over enemies.
What to do
Durga worship, Bhairava worship, Hanuman Chalisa, donate sesame seeds
What to avoid
Tamasic food, wandering alone at night
Worship mantra
ॐ कालभैरवाय नमः
⚠️ This information is based on traditional panchang calculations and is meant as general guidance. For important ceremonies such as marriage or Griha Pravesh, please confirm the muhurat with a qualified pandit or acharya. Timings can shift slightly by city as sunrise and sunset differ.