Budhashtami Puja, or also spelt as Budh Ashtami is a vrata dedicated to Goddess Parvati, observed on every Ashtami day that falls on Budhvar or Wednesday. In 2010, Budhastami dates are – 21st April, 1st September, and 15th September. Budhashtami may fall either in Shukla Paksha or Krishna Pakshna in a month. Devotees observe fasting on Budhashtami and worship Goddess Parvati for wellbeing and prosperity.
Budhastami vrata is also performed by those who have Budha graham dosham to pacify the effect of Budha grah on their future. In 2010, Sri Krishna Janmashtami falls on (1st September, 2010) Wednesday hence it is very significant and meritorious to perform the Budhashtami vrata on that day.
Budhashtami 2010 dates and time:
- Budhashtami in April 2010 – 21st April – Ashtami will overlap on 22nd till morning 8:36
- Budhastami in September 2010 – 1st September – Ashtami will overlap on 2nd morning 6:10 am
- Budhashtami in September 2010 – 15th September till night 4.48 am
Ashtami or Astami is the eighth day in each fortnight of every Hindu month. This day is considered as inauspicious as per some Hindu calendars. New ventures, businesses, programs, functions or any other auspicious deeds are avoided during Ashtami days. Here is the list of Ashtami dates in 2010:
Ashtami dates in January 2010:
- January 8, 2010
- January 23, 2010 – Bhishmashtami (Shani Ashtami)
Ashtami dates in February 2010:
- February 6, 2010 (Shani Ashtami)
- February 22, 2010
Astami March 2010 dates:
- March 8, 2010 – Sheetalashtami or Sheetala Ashtami
- March 23, 2010 – Durgashtami during Chaitra Navratri or Ashokashtami in Orissa
Astami dates in April 2010:
- April 7, 2010
- April 22, 2010
Ashtami May 2010 dates:
Astami June 2010 dates:
- June 5, 2010 (Shani Ashtami)
- June 19, 2010 (Shani Ashtami)
Ashtami July 2010 dates:
- July 4, 2010
- July 19, 2010
Ashtami August 2010 dates:
- August 3, 2010
- August 17, 2010
Astami September 2010 dates:
- September 1, 2010 – Krishnashtami 2010 or Janmashtami (Krishna Janmashtami for Smarta people)
- September 2, 2010 – Gokulashtami 2010 (Janmashtami for Vaishnava sect)
- September 15, 2010
Ashtami October 2010 dates:
- October 1, 2010
- October 15, 2010 – Durgashtami 2010
- October 30, 2010 – Ahoi Ashtami 2010 (Shani Ashtami)
Ashtami November 2010 dates:
- November 14, 2010 – Gopashtami 2010
- November 29, 2010 – Kala Bhairavashtami 2010 or Mahakal Bhairav Jayanti
Astami December 2010 dates:
- December 13, 2010
- December 28, 2010
Bhishmashtami, Chaitra Durgashtami or Ashokashtami, Krishnashtami or Gokulashtami or Janmashtami, Gopashtami, Sheetalashtami, Ahoi Ashtami, Jyeshtashtami, Kalabhairavashtami or Mahakal Bhairo Astami are some festivals celebrated on Ashtami days. Ashtami which falls on Shanivar or Saturdasy is also considered auspicious.
