Ashtami Dates in a year | Month wise Ashtami Days
| Year | Date | Month | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | January | Thursday | (Ashtami) |
| 2024 | 18 | January | Thursday | (Ashtami) |
| 2024 | 3 | February | Saturday | (Ashtami) |
| 2024 | 17 | February | Saturday | (Ashtami) |
| 2024 | 3 | March | Sunday | (Ashtami) |
| 2024 | 17 | March | Sunday | (Ashtami) |
| 2024 | 2 | April | Tuesday | (Ashtami) |
| 2024 | 16 | April | Tuesday | (Ashtami) |
| 2024 | 1 | May | Wednesday | (Ashtami) |
| 2024 | 16 | May | Thursday | (Ashtami) |
| 2024 | 30 | May | Thursday | (Ashtami) |
| 2024 | 15 | June | Saturday | (Ashtami) |
| 2024 | 29 | June | Saturday | (Ashtami) |
| 2024 | 14 | July | Sunday | (Ashtami) |
| 2024 | 28 | July | Sunday | (Ashtami) |
| 2024 | 12 | August | Monday | (Ashtami) |
| 2024 | 26 | August | Monday | (Ashtami) |
| 2024 | 11 | September | Wednesday | (Ashtami) |
| 2024 | 25 | September | Wednesday | (Ashtami) |
| 2024 | 10 | October | Thursday | (Ashtami) |
| 2024 | 25 | October | Friday | (Ashtami) |
| 2024 | 9 | November | Saturday | (Ashtami) |
| 2024 | 23 | November | Saturday | (Ashtami) |
| 2024 | 8 | December | Sunday | (Ashtami) |
| 2024 | 23 | December | Monday | (Ashtami) |
| Year | Date | Month | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | January | Friday | (Navami) |
| 2024 | 19 | January | Friday | (Navami) |
| 2024 | 4 | February | Sunday | (Navami) |
| 2024 | 18 | February | Sunday | (Navami) |
| 2024 | 4 | March | Monday | (Navami) |
| 2024 | 18 | March | Monday | (Navami) |
| 2024 | 3 | April | Wednesday | (Navami) |
| 2024 | 17 | April | Wednesday | (Navami) |
| 2024 | 2 | May | Thursday | (Navami) |
| 2024 | 17 | May | Friday | (Navami) |
| 2024 | 31 | May | Friday | (Navami) |
| 2024 | 16 | June | Sunday | (Navami) |
| 2024 | 30 | June | Sunday | (Navami) |
| 2024 | 15 | July | Monday | (Navami) |
| 2024 | 29 | July | Monday | (Navami) |
| 2024 | 13 | August | Tuesday | (Navami) |
| 2024 | 27 | August | Tuesday | (Navami) |
| 2024 | 12 | September | Thursday | (Navami) |
| 2024 | 26 | September | Thursday | (Navami) |
| 2024 | 11 | October | Friday | (Navami) |
| 2024 | 26 | October | Saturday | (Navami) |
| 2024 | 10 | November | Sunday | (Navami) |
| 2024 | 24 | November | Sunday | (Navami) |
| 2024 | 9 | December | Monday | (Navami) |
| 2024 | 24 | December | Tuesday | (Navami) |
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'Ashtami' is the word derived from sanskrit which means 'eight'. It is calculated based on Lunisolar system( based on the movement of sun and moon). Ashtami is the eighth day of fifteen day cycle. Ashtami will come twice a month. The eighth day after amavasai or new moon day is ashtami. The other ashtami will come on the eighth day after pournami or full moon day. The ashtami that comes in bright phase(after new moon day) is called as Sukhla Paksha Attami. The ashtami that comes in dark phase(after full moon day) is called as Krishna Paksha Attami. Many festivals are celebrated on the day of ashtami. 'Krishna Jayanthi' or 'Krishna Janmashtami' is one of the very important festival celebrated by hindus. Lord Krishna is born on the day of ashtami (krishna paksha attami) which comes in the month of august or september. So this day is celebrated as krishna jayanthi. Janmashtami is celebrated mainly in the region of Mathura and Vrindhavan. Trilochana Ashtami is a auspicious day dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi celebrated in Odisha and some parts of India. Bhairava Ashtami or Kalabhairava Ashtami is the day Kala Bhairava appeared on earth, is celebrated on krishna paksha Ashtami of the markazhi (december-january) month with a day special prayers and rituals. Radha ashtami and Neelakandashtami are some festivals celebrated on ashtami days.
‘Navami’ is the word derived from sanskrit which means ‘nine’. It is calculated based on Lunisolar system (based on the movement of sun and moon). Navami is the ninth day of fifteen day cycle. Navami will come twice a month. The ninth day after amavasai or new moon day is navami. The other navami will come on the ninth day after pournami or full moon day. The navami that comes in bright phase(after new moon day) is called as Sukhla Paksha navami. The navami that comes in dark phase(after full moon day) is called as Krishna Paksha navami. Lord Sri Rama is believed to born on the day of navami which comes in the month of april or may. This is celebrated as 'Sri Rama Navami'. On this day, devotees worship and perform poojas for Sri Rama. 'Maha Navami' is the auspicious day for hindus. They celebrate maha navami by making pooja, undergo fasting and worship their God. It falls on the day of navami that comes in the month of september or october. This maha navami usually comes during the ninth day of navarathri celebration. Sri Rama Navami and Maha Navami is traditionally celebrated in India.
Ashtami and Navami are significant days in the Hindu lunar calendar and hold cultural and religious importance. These days are associated with various festivals, pujas, and rituals. Let's explore their significance:
Ashtami is the eighth day of the lunar fortnight. It is an auspicious day for many Hindus and is often observed with devotion and fasting. Some of the important Ashtami days include:
Navami is the ninth day of the lunar fortnight. It is another auspicious day observed by Hindus. Some of the important Navami days include:
Devotees observe Ashtami and Navami by fasting, visiting temples, and participating in religious ceremonies. These days are believed to be especially propitious for seeking the blessings of deities and for performing acts of piety.
It's important to note that the specific dates of Ashtami and Navami vary each month and are determined by the lunar calendar. Devotees often consult local panchangams or online sources to find the accurate dates for these auspicious days.
Overall, Ashtami and Navami are cherished moments for spiritual reflection and devotion in Hindu culture.