Durga Ashtami 2045: date and puja muhurat
The eighth day of Sharad Navratri, among its most important days.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Durga Ashtami 2045
Wednesday, 18 October 2045
Ashwin Shukla Ashtami: 11:23 AM, 17 Oct – 1:34 PM, 18 Oct
Durga Ashtami 2046
Sunday, 7 October 2046
Ashwin Shukla Ashtami: 2:07 PM, 6 Oct – 2:27 PM, 7 Oct
Durga Ashtami dates 2045–2049
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2045 | Wednesday, 18 October 2045 |
| 2046 | Sunday, 7 October 2046 |
| 2047 | Thursday, 26 September 2047 |
| 2048 | Wednesday, 14 October 2048 |
| 2049 | Monday, 4 October 2049 |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Durga Ashtami 2045 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Wednesday, 18 October 2045 |
| Mumbai | Wednesday, 18 October 2045 |
| Kolkata | Wednesday, 18 October 2045 |
| Chennai | Wednesday, 18 October 2045 |
| Bengaluru | Wednesday, 18 October 2045 |
| Hyderabad | Wednesday, 18 October 2045 |
| Pune | Wednesday, 18 October 2045 |
| Ahmedabad | Wednesday, 18 October 2045 |
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 2045?
Durga Ashtami is on Wednesday, 18 October 2045, by the Shukla Ashtami, computed for New Delhi.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2046?
Durga Ashtami is on Sunday, 7 October 2046, 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 2047?
Thursday, 26 September 2047. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2048?
Wednesday, 14 October 2048. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2049?
Monday, 4 October 2049. 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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