Ashokashtami Vrata Arambha
Dates and tithi timings on this page use the Ujjain meridian (the conventional reference for Indian panchang). Your local observance may fall on the previous or next civil day depending on sunrise where you live.
Dates & timing
Ashokashtami Vrata Arambha marks the beginning of a vrata on Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha Ashtami. The sunrise tithi governs the day; the deity, fasting method, offerings, and fast-breaking rule require confirmation.
- Rule:
- Ashokashtami Vrata Arambha
- Tithi:
- Krishna 8
Full article pending review — dates and timing below are still authoritative.
Dates by year
| Date | Tithi | Lunar month | Governing time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 25 Sept, 2024 | KrishnaKrishna Ashtami | Ashvina (Bhadrapada amanta) | sunrise (udaya tithi) |
| Sun, 14 Sept, 2025 | KrishnaKrishna Ashtami | Ashvina (Bhadrapada amanta) | sunrise (udaya tithi) |
| Sun, 4 Oct, 2026 | KrishnaKrishna Navami | Ashvina (Bhadrapada amanta) | sunrise (udaya tithi) |
| Thu, 23 Sept, 2027 | KrishnaKrishna Ashtami | Ashvina (Bhadrapada amanta) | sunrise (udaya tithi) |
| Tue, 12 Sept, 2028 | KrishnaKrishna Ashtami | Ashvina (Bhadrapada amanta) | sunrise (udaya tithi) |
| Mon, 1 Oct, 2029 | KrishnaKrishna Ashtami | Ashvina (Bhadrapada amanta) | sunrise (udaya tithi) |
| Fri, 20 Sept, 2030 | KrishnaKrishna Ashtami | Ashvina (Bhadrapada amanta) | sunrise (udaya tithi) |
| Wed, 8 Oct, 2031 | KrishnaKrishna Ashtami | Ashvina (Bhadrapada amanta) | sunrise (udaya tithi) |
| Sun, 26 Sept, 2032 | KrishnaKrishna Ashtami | Ashvina (Bhadrapada amanta) | sunrise (udaya tithi) |