2026 Shukla Ashtami Tithi

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Shukla Ashtami falls in the Jaya group of Tithis, considered good for most auspicious activities. This page lists every Shukla Ashtami in 2026 with its begin and end timings for your location.

Swami: Shiva

Shreni: Jaya Tithi

Swabhava: Sangharsha Purna

2026

No Shukla Ashtami dates found in 2026 for your location.

Classical Muhurta Details

Nature & Epithet

8th. ASHTAMI (Dawandha Prada: generates conflict). Tutelary Lord (Adhidevta): Shiva (lord of destruction - a Hindu Triad) according to Muhurt Chintamani. Another opinion: Shukla Paksha - Shiva; Krishna Paksha - Vasu. Brihat Samhita gives Vasu.

Works Allocated

Women related works, Alankar, enjoyment, dance, jewellery making & wearing, art, sculpture, painting, writing, house, foundation laying, war, government works, government celebrations, trade, farming, stone, steel, water related works. Acharya Shripati Bhatt recommends head decoration, jewelry, wearing arms, nail & skin works on 8th.

Prohibited Works & Foods

Eating meat on 8th is strictly prohibited. Those who desire success should prohibit all Punya related works on 8th Tithi. Even works related to head (hair cutting, tonsure etc.), forehead (kapal), intestines, nails, leather & Til (black sesame) related works be shunned.

Classifications & Attributes

Nandaadi Group: Jaya Tithi (Ruler: Mars). Shukla Paksha Name: Dharmini; Krishna Paksha Name: Lakshmivati.
Eye Status: Two-eyed Tithi in Shukla Paksha; One-eyed (Kaana) Tithi in Krishna Paksha.
Family Group: Kul Tithi.
Amrit-Ghatis: 53rd to 56th Ghati (20h 48m to 21h 24m from start; Moon-Sun arc diff: 94°24'00" to 95°12'00").
Vish-Ghatis: 9th to 12th Ghati (3h 12m to 4h 48m from start; Moon-Sun arc diff: 85°36'00" to 86°24'00").
Paksha-Randhra Prohibited Time: First 14 Ghatis (5h 36m) from start [N.S.: 4G].
Prohibited Durations: Tithi Kupam at 7th Ghati. Parva Tithi in Krishna Paksha. Nitya Anadhyaya Tithi.
Maas Shunya: Chaitra (Shukla Paksha & Krishna Paksha) and Falgun (Shukla Paksha & Krishna Paksha).
Dagdha Tithi: Solar Taurus (Shukla Paksha), Virgo (Krishna Paksha). Gianmanjari: Kavar (Ashvin), Ashada.
Vaar Dagdha: Friday (M.C., Sage Brihaspati), Thursday (M.G.).
Tithi-Shunya Nakshatra: Poorva Bhadra.
Tithi-Shunya Lagna: Gemini, Virgo.
Malefic Ascendants: Gemini, Virgo (Jaya Tithis).
Ghaat Tithis: Ghaat for Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius Janma Rashis. Malefic for Scorpio.
Special Yogas: Thursday (Siddha Yoga), Monday (Amrit Yoga), Thursday (Ratnakur Yoga), Thursday (Mrityu Yoga), Thursday (Vish Yoga), Saturday (Karkach Yoga), Saturday (Hutashan Yoga).
Directional Shoola & Yogini: Dik Shoola: NE; Yogini: NE.

Propitiation & Donations

Donate an ox with all good Lakshanas, covered with white cloth, having a bell.

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2026 Shukla Ashtami Tithi

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your location

Shukla Ashtami falls in the Jaya group of Tithis, considered good for most auspicious activities. This page lists every Shukla Ashtami in 2026 with its begin and end timings for your location.

Swami: Shiva

Shreni: Jaya Tithi

Swabhava: Sangharsha Purna

2026

No Shukla Ashtami dates found in 2026 for your location.

Classical Muhurta Details

Nature & Epithet

Works Allocated

Prohibited Works & Foods

Classifications & Attributes

Nandaadi Group: Jaya Tithi (Ruler: Mars). Shukla Paksha Name: Dharmini; Krishna Paksha Name: Lakshmivati.
Eye Status: Two-eyed Tithi in Shukla Paksha; One-eyed (Kaana) Tithi in Krishna Paksha.
Family Group: Kul Tithi.
Amrit-Ghatis: 53rd to 56th Ghati (20h 48m to 21h 24m from start; Moon-Sun arc diff: 94°24'00" to 95°12'00").
Vish-Ghatis: 9th to 12th Ghati (3h 12m to 4h 48m from start; Moon-Sun arc diff: 85°36'00" to 86°24'00").
Paksha-Randhra Prohibited Time: First 14 Ghatis (5h 36m) from start [N.S.: 4G].
Prohibited Durations: Tithi Kupam at 7th Ghati. Parva Tithi in Krishna Paksha. Nitya Anadhyaya Tithi.
Maas Shunya: Chaitra (Shukla Paksha & Krishna Paksha) and Falgun (Shukla Paksha & Krishna Paksha).
Dagdha Tithi: Solar Taurus (Shukla Paksha), Virgo (Krishna Paksha). Gianmanjari: Kavar (Ashvin), Ashada.
Vaar Dagdha: Friday (M.C., Sage Brihaspati), Thursday (M.G.).
Tithi-Shunya Nakshatra: Poorva Bhadra.
Tithi-Shunya Lagna: Gemini, Virgo.
Malefic Ascendants: Gemini, Virgo (Jaya Tithis).
Ghaat Tithis: Ghaat for Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius Janma Rashis. Malefic for Scorpio.
Special Yogas: Thursday (Siddha Yoga), Monday (Amrit Yoga), Thursday (Ratnakur Yoga), Thursday (Mrityu Yoga), Thursday (Vish Yoga), Saturday (Karkach Yoga), Saturday (Hutashan Yoga).
Directional Shoola & Yogini: Dik Shoola: NE; Yogini: NE.

Propitiation & Donations

Donate an ox with all good Lakshanas, covered with white cloth, having a bell.