Durga Ashtami 2026: date and puja muhurat
The eighth day of Sharad Navratri, among its most important days.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Durga Ashtami 2026
Monday, 19 October 2026
Ashwin Shukla Ashtami: 8:28 AM, 18 Oct – 10:52 AM, 19 Oct
Durga Ashtami 2027
Thursday, 7 October 2027
Ashwin Shukla Ashtami: 4:13 AM, 7 Oct – 6:28 AM, 8 Oct
Durga Ashtami dates 2026–2030
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday, 19 October 2026 |
| 2027 | Thursday, 7 October 2027 |
| 2028 | Tuesday, 26 September 2028 |
| 2029 | Sunday, 14 October 2029 |
| 2030 | Friday, 4 October 2030 |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Durga Ashtami 2026 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Monday, 19 October 2026 |
| Mumbai | Monday, 19 October 2026 |
| Kolkata | Monday, 19 October 2026 |
| Chennai | Monday, 19 October 2026 |
| Bengaluru | Monday, 19 October 2026 |
| Hyderabad | Monday, 19 October 2026 |
| Pune | Monday, 19 October 2026 |
| Ahmedabad | Monday, 19 October 2026 |
The date is usually the same across India; the muhurat times differ with each city's sunrise and sunset.
What it is
The eighth day of Sharad Navratri, among its most important days. The Goddess is worshipped as Mahagauri; in Bengal it is the heart of Durga Puja.
Why it matters
The eighth day of Navratri, a high point of the Goddess's worship.
How it is traditionally kept
Worship of Durga, Kanya puja (honouring young girls) in many homes, and the Sandhi puja at the meeting of Ashtami and Navami.
- Worship Durga (Mahagauri) in the morning
- Perform kanya pujan, honouring young girls with food and gifts
- Keep a fast, as family custom allows
- Join Sandhi Puja where it is kept
Across India
In Bengal it is Maha Ashtami of Durga Puja, with Sandhi Puja at the meeting of Ashtami and Navami.
Questions
When is Durga Ashtami in 2026?
Durga Ashtami is on Monday, 19 October 2026, by the Shukla Ashtami, computed for New Delhi.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2027?
Durga Ashtami is on Thursday, 7 October 2027, by the Shukla Ashtami, computed for New Delhi.
What is Durga Ashtami?
The eighth day of Sharad Navratri, among its most important days. The Goddess is worshipped as Mahagauri; in Bengal it is the heart of Durga Puja.
How is Durga Ashtami traditionally kept?
Worship of Durga, Kanya puja (honouring young girls) in many homes, and the Sandhi puja at the meeting of Ashtami and Navami.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2028?
Tuesday, 26 September 2028. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2029?
Sunday, 14 October 2029. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2030?
Friday, 4 October 2030. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
How is Durga Ashtami celebrated across India?
In Bengal it is Maha Ashtami of Durga Puja, with Sandhi Puja at the meeting of Ashtami and Navami.
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