Ashtahnika 2026
Ashtahnika 2026 is kept three times: 24 February to 3 March 2026, 20 to 29 July 2026 and 16 to 24 November 2026. Ashtahnika (Atthai) Parva is eight days of worship at the end of the three seasons, in Phalguna, Ashadha and Kartika.
Ashtahnika 2026 dates
| Observance | Date | Tithi | Tradition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phalguna AshtahnikaEight-day Nandishwar Dweep worship in Phalguna | 24 February to 3 March 20268 daysPhalguna Shukla Saptami | Phalguna Shukla Saptami | Shwetambar and Digambar |
| Ashadha AshtahnikaEight-day Nandishwar Dweep worship in Ashadha | 20 to 29 July 202610 daysAshadha Shukla Saptami | Ashadha Shukla Saptami | Shwetambar and Digambar |
| Kartika AshtahnikaEight-day Nandishwar Dweep worship in Kartika | 16 to 24 November 20269 daysKartika Shukla Saptami | Kartika Shukla Saptami | Shwetambar and Digambar |
Dates follow the udaya tithi (the tithi at sunrise), as Jain panchangs do. Gachchhas and sanghs sometimes differ by a day; follow your own sangh's announcement where it differs.
What is Ashtahnika?
Jain cosmology places Nandishwar Dweep, the eighth continent, beyond the reach of humans, with 52 eternal temples. It is said that the gods go there to worship in these eight days; on earth, Jains hold the Nandishwar puja and the Siddhachakra vidhan in their temples.
The parva ends on the Purnima of the month. It is kept by Digambar and Shwetambar Jains alike.
Frequently asked questions
How often is Ashtahnika kept?
Three times a year: in Phalguna, Ashadha and Kartika, each time ending on Purnima.
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Jain festival and parva tithi dates are calculated by the Vedic Tithi engine from the tithi at sunrise (udaya tithi) at your location; Paryushan and Samvatsari keep India's date. Our automated tests compare these dates with a leading published panchang for New Delhi, New York and Vancouver. Gachchhas and sanghs sometimes differ by a day, so follow your own sangh's announcement where it differs. If you spot an error, tell us and we will correct it.
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Last updated: October 2026