BUDDHASHTAMI
In the month when it is a Wednesday on the eight day of the lunar month especially when it is in Paush month. Buddhashtami is celebrated. The person who observes this vow is always prosperous. On this day. Bhagwan Buddha is worshipped in a lake by the 5 step procedure one should donate as much as possible cucumber and rice along with gifts. One should sacrifice lotuses, wheat and simultaneously recite the mantra
AUM BUM BUDHAYA NAMAHA. By observing all the above rules one can get his desires fulfilled.

RUKMANI ASTHAMI - Women, both married and unmarried observes this fast on the eighth day of the dark half of Paush (December-January).

LEGEND: It is believed that Rukmani was born on this tithi. She was Lord Krishna's wife and Queen. She bore him a son, Pradyumn. According to Harivansha Puran, Krishna, with whom she fell in love abducted her from the kingdom and married her. Actually, her brother Rukmin had decided to marry her off to Shishupala, the King of Chedi. On her wedding day, while she was going to the temple, Krishna carried her away in his chariot. Shishupal and Rukmin pursued them, but Krishna defeated them and took her to Dwarka, where he formally married her.

Rukmani along with Krishna and Pradyumna is worshipped on this day, strict fast is observed and married women are feasted and given gifts. A priest is also fed and given dan-dakshina on this day. It is believed that all this pleases Rukmani, which in turn pleases Krishna. The observance of this fast ensures conjugal happiness and prosperity; and unmarried girls are blessed with a husband as per their desire or choice.