Zeshta Ashtami is a significant Hindu festival celebrated primarily in the Kashmir region. It falls on the eighth day of the bright fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada, usually in August or September. The festival honors the goddess Shri Shankaracharya and is marked by various rituals, including prayers and offerings. During Zeshta Ashtami, devotees visit temples and perform special ceremonies to seek blessings for prosperity and well-being. The festival also emphasizes the importance of community and family gatherings, as people come together to celebrate and share traditional foods, reinforcing cultural ties and spiritual devotion.