Durga Ashtami 2028: date and puja muhurat
The eighth day of Sharad Navratri, among its most important days.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Durga Ashtami 2028
Tuesday, 26 September 2028
Ashwin Shukla Ashtami: 6:33 AM, 25 Sept – 6:58 AM, 26 Sept
Durga Ashtami 2029
Sunday, 14 October 2029
Ashwin Shukla Ashtami: 4:59 AM, 14 Oct – 4:28 AM, 15 Oct
Durga Ashtami dates 2028–2032
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2028 | Tuesday, 26 September 2028 |
| 2029 | Sunday, 14 October 2029 |
| 2030 | Friday, 4 October 2030 |
| 2031 | Thursday, 23 October 2031 |
| 2032 | Tuesday, 12 October 2032 |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Durga Ashtami 2028 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Tuesday, 26 September 2028 |
| Mumbai | Tuesday, 26 September 2028 |
| Kolkata | Tuesday, 26 September 2028 |
| Chennai | Tuesday, 26 September 2028 |
| Bengaluru | Tuesday, 26 September 2028 |
| Hyderabad | Tuesday, 26 September 2028 |
| Pune | Tuesday, 26 September 2028 |
| Ahmedabad | Tuesday, 26 September 2028 |
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 2028?
Durga Ashtami is on Tuesday, 26 September 2028, by the Shukla Ashtami, computed for New Delhi.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2029?
Durga Ashtami is on Sunday, 14 October 2029, 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 2030?
Friday, 4 October 2030. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2031?
Thursday, 23 October 2031. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2032?
Tuesday, 12 October 2032. 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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