Durga Ashtami 2040: date and puja muhurat
The eighth day of Sharad Navratri, among its most important days.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Durga Ashtami 2040
Saturday, 13 October 2040
Ashwin Shukla Ashtami: 3:13 AM, 13 Oct – 1:06 AM, 14 Oct
Durga Ashtami 2041
Thursday, 3 October 2041
Ashwin Shukla Ashtami: 9:33 PM, 2 Oct – 8:22 PM, 3 Oct
Durga Ashtami dates 2040–2044
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2040 | Saturday, 13 October 2040 |
| 2041 | Thursday, 3 October 2041 |
| 2042 | Wednesday, 22 October 2042 |
| 2043 | Sunday, 11 October 2043 |
| 2044 | Thursday, 29 September 2044 |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Durga Ashtami 2040 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Saturday, 13 October 2040 |
| Mumbai | Saturday, 13 October 2040 |
| Kolkata | Saturday, 13 October 2040 |
| Chennai | Saturday, 13 October 2040 |
| Bengaluru | Saturday, 13 October 2040 |
| Hyderabad | Saturday, 13 October 2040 |
| Pune | Saturday, 13 October 2040 |
| Ahmedabad | Saturday, 13 October 2040 |
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 2040?
Durga Ashtami is on Saturday, 13 October 2040, by the Shukla Ashtami, computed for New Delhi.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2041?
Durga Ashtami is on Thursday, 3 October 2041, 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 2042?
Wednesday, 22 October 2042. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2043?
Sunday, 11 October 2043. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2044?
Thursday, 29 September 2044. 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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