In the Tamil calendar, Ashtami refers to the eighth day of the lunar fortnight, known as “Ashtami Tithi.” This day is considered auspicious for worship and rituals. Theipirai and Valarpirai Ashtami are specific designations based on the waxing and waning phases of the moon.
- Theipirai Ashtami: This falls on the eighth day of the waning phase of the moon (Krishna Paksha) in the Tamil month.
- Valarpirai Ashtami: This falls on the eighth day of the waxing phase of the moon (Shukla Paksha) in the Tamil month.
Both Theipirai and Valarpirai Ashtami are considered auspicious for performing spiritual activities, visiting temples, and seeking blessings. People often observe fasts and offer prayers on these days for prosperity and well-being. We are displaying the dates and timings for Ashtami 2024 from January to Decemeber, along with the distinction between Theipirai and Valarpirai Ashtami. Please refer to the table below.
Ashtami 2024 Date & Time
| Date/Day | Valarpirai/Theipirai Ashtami | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 4 Thursday | Theipirai Ashtami | Jan 3, 6:05 PM | Jan 4, 7:47 PM |
| January 18 Thursday | Valarpirai Ashtami | Jan 18, 3:17 AM | Jan 19, 1:26 AM |
| February 3 Saturday | Theipirai Ashtami | Feb 2, 12:41 PM | Feb 3, 1:24 PM |
| February 17 Saturday | Valarpirai Ashtami | Feb 16, 3:05 PM | Feb 17, 1:52 PM |
| March 3 Sunday | Theipirai Ashtami | Mar 3, 4:33 AM | Mar 4, 4:09 AM |
| March 17 Sunday | Valarpirai Ashtami | Mar 17, 3:33 AM | Mar 18, 3:17 AM |
| April 2 Tuesday | Theipirai Ashtami | Apr 1, 5:09 PM | Apr 2, 3:49 PM |
| April 16 Tuesday | Valarpirai Ashtami | Apr 15, 5:02 PM | Apr 16, 5:46 PM |
| May 1 Wednesday | Theipirai Ashtami | May 1, 3:11 AM | May 2, 1:09 AM |
| May 16 Thursday | Valarpirai Ashtami | May 15, 7:41 AM | May 16, 9:06 AM |
| May 30 Thursday | Theipirai Ashtami | May 29, 11:23 AM | May 31, 8:52 AM |
| June 14 Friday | Valarpirai Ashtami | Jun 13, 10:45 PM | Jun 15, 12:46 AM |
| June 29 Saturday | Theipirai Ashtami | Jun 28, 6:25 PM | Jun 29, 3:58 PM |
| July 14 Sunday | Valarpirai Ashtami | Jul 13, 2:14 PM | Jul 14, 4:02 PM |
| July 28 Sunday | Theipirai Ashtami | Jul 28, 1:26 AM | Jul 28, 11:11 PM |
| Aug 12 Monday | Valarpirai Ashtami | Aug 12, 5:10 AM | Aug 13, 6:11 AM |
| Aug 26 Monday | Theipirai Ashtami | Aug 26, 9:13 AM | Aug 27, 7:30 AM |
| Sep 11 Wednesday | Valarpirai Ashtami | Sep 10, 7:11 PM | Sep 11, 7:22 PM |
| Sep 25 Wednesday | Theipirai Ashtami | Sep 24, 6:50 PM | Sep 25, 7:22 PM |
| Oct 10 Thursday | Valarpirai Ashtami | Oct 10, 8:07 AM | Oct 11, 7:22 PM |
| Oct 24 Thursday | Theipirai Ashtami | Oct 24, 7:00 AM | Oct 25, 7:06 AM |
| Nov 9 Saturday | Valarpirai Ashtami | Nov 8, 8:23 PM | Nov 9, 6:50 PM |
| Nov 23 Saturday | Theipirai Ashtami | Nov 22, 10:31 PM | Nov 23, 11:45 PM |
| Dec 8 Sunday | Valarpirai Ashtami | Dec 7, 7:53 AM | Dec 8, 4:16 AM |