What are the dates for Ashtami Tithi in 2024?
In 2024, the Ashtami Tithi, which refers to the eighth day of the lunar fortnight in the Hindu calendar, occurs twice every month—once during the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) and once during the Krishna Paksha (waning phase). This day holds significant religious importance, often dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga or Lord Krishna.
Here are the Ashtami Tithi dates for 2024:
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January
- Krishna Paksha Ashtami: January 6
- Shukla Paksha Ashtami: January 21
February
- Krishna Paksha Ashtami: February 5
- Shukla Paksha Ashtami: February 20
March
- Krishna Paksha Ashtami: March 6
- Shukla Paksha Ashtami: March 21
April
- Krishna Paksha Ashtami: April 4
- Shukla Paksha Ashtami: April 20
May
- Krishna Paksha Ashtami: May 4
- Shukla Paksha Ashtami: May 20
June
- Krishna Paksha Ashtami: June 2
- Shukla Paksha Ashtami: June 18
July
- Krishna Paksha Ashtami: July 2
- Shukla Paksha Ashtami: July 17
August
- Krishna Paksha Ashtami: August 1
- Shukla Paksha Ashtami: August 16
September
- Krishna Paksha Ashtami: August 31
- Shukla Paksha Ashtami: September 14
October
- Krishna Paksha Ashtami: October 1
- Shukla Paksha Ashtami: October 14
November
- Krishna Paksha Ashtami: October 31
- Shukla Paksha Ashtami: November 13
December
- Krishna Paksha Ashtami: November 30
In 2024, Ashtami and Navami are generally not on the same day because they are two distinct tithis or lunar phases in the Hindu calendar. Ashtami refers to the eighth day, and Navami refers to the ninth day of the lunar fortnight. However, on rare occasions due to specific planetary movements or overlapping of tithis, the two can coincide or have partial overlaps.
Let’s take a closer look at whether Ashtami and Navami overlap on significant dates in 2024:
Navratri and Durga Puja 2024:
One of the most important observances of Ashtami and Navami tithis occurs during Sharad Navratri in the months of October. In 2024:
- Durga Ashtami is expected to be observed on October 12, 2024.
- Maha Navami will be observed on October 13, 2024.
In this case, the tithis do not overlap significantly, and each festival day will be celebrated on its respective tithi.
Other Instances in 2024:
Ashtami and Navami tithis will typically follow each other throughout the year as part of the lunar cycle:
- Ashtami is the eighth day, and Navami is the ninth day, both occurring separately during the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) and Krishna Paksha.
- Shukla Paksha Ashtami: December 13
