Durga Ashtami 2031: date and puja muhurat
The eighth day of Sharad Navratri, among its most important days.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Durga Ashtami 2031
Thursday, 23 October 2031
Ashwin Shukla Ashtami: 2:12 AM, 23 Oct – 12:00 AM, 24 Oct
Durga Ashtami 2032
Tuesday, 12 October 2032
Ashwin Shukla Ashtami: 10:01 PM, 11 Oct – 8:25 PM, 12 Oct
Durga Ashtami dates 2031–2035
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2031 | Thursday, 23 October 2031 |
| 2032 | Tuesday, 12 October 2032 |
| 2033 | Sunday, 2 October 2033 |
| 2034 | Friday, 20 October 2034 |
| 2035 | Tuesday, 9 October 2035 |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Durga Ashtami 2031 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Thursday, 23 October 2031 |
| Mumbai | Thursday, 23 October 2031 |
| Kolkata | Thursday, 23 October 2031 |
| Chennai | Thursday, 23 October 2031 |
| Bengaluru | Thursday, 23 October 2031 |
| Hyderabad | Thursday, 23 October 2031 |
| Pune | Thursday, 23 October 2031 |
| Ahmedabad | Thursday, 23 October 2031 |
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 2031?
Durga Ashtami is on Thursday, 23 October 2031, by the Shukla Ashtami, computed for New Delhi.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2032?
Durga Ashtami is on Tuesday, 12 October 2032, 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 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.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2035?
Tuesday, 9 October 2035. 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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