Durga Ashtami 2036: date and puja muhurat

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

Dates and times for New Delhi, India

Durga Ashtami 2036

Saturday, 27 September 2036

Ashwin Shukla Ashtami: 10:54 PM, 26 Sept – 12:40 AM, 28 Sept

Durga Ashtami 2037

Friday, 16 October 2037

Ashwin Shukla Ashtami: 5:22 PM, 15 Oct – 6:20 PM, 16 Oct

Durga Ashtami dates 2036–2040

YearDate and muhurat
2036Saturday, 27 September 2036
2037Friday, 16 October 2037
2038Tuesday, 5 October 2038
2039Monday, 24 October 2039
2040Saturday, 13 October 2040

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

Durga Ashtami 2036 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiSaturday, 27 September 2036
MumbaiSaturday, 27 September 2036
KolkataSaturday, 27 September 2036
ChennaiSaturday, 27 September 2036
BengaluruSaturday, 27 September 2036
HyderabadSaturday, 27 September 2036
PuneSaturday, 27 September 2036
AhmedabadSaturday, 27 September 2036

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 2036?

Durga Ashtami is on Saturday, 27 September 2036, by the Shukla Ashtami, computed for New Delhi.

When is Durga Ashtami in 2037?

Durga Ashtami is on Friday, 16 October 2037, 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 2038?

Tuesday, 5 October 2038. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Durga Ashtami in 2039?

Monday, 24 October 2039. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Durga Ashtami in 2040?

Saturday, 13 October 2040. 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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