Chandrashtamam Today
Friday, 25 September 2026 · Purattasi 8 →
Chandrashtamam today, Friday 25 September 2026, is for the birth stars Ashlesha, Magha.
- Birth stars
- Ashlesha, Magha
Next 7 days
| Date | Birth stars |
|---|---|
| Fri, 25 September 2026 | Ashlesha, Magha |
| Sat, 26 September 2026 | Magha, Purva Phalguni |
| Sun, 27 September 2026 | Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni |
| Mon, 28 September 2026 | Uttara Phalguni, Hasta |
| Tue, 29 September 2026 | Hasta, Chitra |
| Wed, 30 September 2026 | Chitra |
| Thu, 1 October 2026 | Swati |
Questions
What is chandrashtamam?
Chandrashtamam is the two or so days each month when the moon passes through the eighth sign from a person’s birth sign (rasi). Panchangams list the birth stars (natchathiram) it falls on each day.
What should I avoid on chandrashtamam?
People whose birth star is listed traditionally avoid starting important work, travel or ceremonies on those days.
How is chandrashtamam different from rahu kalam?
Rahu kalam comes every day and is the same for everyone. Chandrashtamam falls on about two days a month and applies only to people of the birth stars listed for those days.