Ashtami (अष्टमीaṣṭamī) is the eighth day (Tithi) of Hindu lunar calendar.[1]
Krishna Janmashtami or Gokul Ashtami is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of LordKrishna, an avatar of Hindu deityVishnu.[2]
Krishna Janmashtami is observed on the Ashtami tithi, the eighth day of the dark half or Krishna Paksha of the month of Bhaadra in the Hindu calendar, when the Rohini Nakshatra is ascendant.Rasa lila or dramatic enactments of the life of Krishna are a special feature in regions ofMathura, andVrindavan,Nalbari and regions following Vaishnavism in Manipur.[3]
Radhashtami orRadha Jayanti is the Hindu festival celebrating the appearance day of GoddessRadha, avatar ofLakshmi. The festival is celebrated annually on the eighth day ofBhadra month of bright moon. On this day, devotees keep fast, sing glories, dance and enact the divine pastimes of Goddess Radha.[4]
Trilochana Ashtami or Trilochanashtami (त्रिलोचन अष्टमी), is aHindu auspicious day dedicated to LordShiva and GoddessParvati celebrated inOdisha and different parts of India.[5]
Tri(त्रि) means Three andlochan(लोचन) means Eye. Hence one who having three eyes is called as Trilochan (त्रिलोचन) literally means to Shiva, three-eyed, that is, indication of the present, past and future.[6]
Bhairava Ashtami or Kalabhairava Ashtami commemorating the dayKal Bhairav, a fierce manifestation ofShiva, appeared on earth, is celebrated onKrishna paksha Ashtami of theMargashirsha month with a day special prayers and rituals.[7]
Sheetala Ashtami is dedicated to the goddessShitala or Sheetala.
 | ThisHinduism-related article is astub. You can help Wikipedia byexpanding it. |