Durga Ashtami 2030: date and puja muhurat

The eighth day of Sharad Navratri, among its most important days.

Dates and times for New Delhi, India

Durga Ashtami 2030

Friday, 4 October 2030

Ashwin Shukla Ashtami: 10:24 PM, 3 Oct – 8:31 PM, 4 Oct

Durga Ashtami 2031

Thursday, 23 October 2031

Ashwin Shukla Ashtami: 2:12 AM, 23 Oct – 12:00 AM, 24 Oct

Durga Ashtami dates 2030–2034

YearDate and muhurat
2030Friday, 4 October 2030
2031Thursday, 23 October 2031
2032Tuesday, 12 October 2032
2033Sunday, 2 October 2033
2034Friday, 20 October 2034

Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

Durga Ashtami 2030 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiFriday, 4 October 2030
MumbaiFriday, 4 October 2030
KolkataFriday, 4 October 2030
ChennaiFriday, 4 October 2030
BengaluruFriday, 4 October 2030
HyderabadFriday, 4 October 2030
PuneFriday, 4 October 2030
AhmedabadFriday, 4 October 2030

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.

  1. Worship Durga (Mahagauri) in the morning
  2. Perform kanya pujan, honouring young girls with food and gifts
  3. Keep a fast, as family custom allows
  4. 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 2030?

Durga Ashtami is on Friday, 4 October 2030, by the Shukla Ashtami, computed for New Delhi.

When is Durga Ashtami in 2031?

Durga Ashtami is on Thursday, 23 October 2031, 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 2032?

Tuesday, 12 October 2032. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Durga Ashtami in 2033?

Sunday, 2 October 2033. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Durga Ashtami in 2034?

Friday, 20 October 2034. 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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