Durga Ashtami 2056: date and puja muhurat

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

Dates and times for New Delhi, India

Durga Ashtami 2056

Monday, 16 October 2056

Ashwin Shukla Ashtami: 12:05 PM, 15 Oct – 11:00 AM, 16 Oct

Durga Ashtami 2057

Friday, 5 October 2057

Ashwin Shukla Ashtami: 7:45 AM, 5 Oct – 5:43 AM, 6 Oct

Durga Ashtami dates 2056–2060

YearDate and muhurat
2056Monday, 16 October 2056
2057Friday, 5 October 2057
2058Friday, 25 October 2058
2059Tuesday, 14 October 2059
2060Sunday, 3 October 2060

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

Durga Ashtami 2056 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiMonday, 16 October 2056
MumbaiMonday, 16 October 2056
KolkataMonday, 16 October 2056
ChennaiMonday, 16 October 2056
BengaluruMonday, 16 October 2056
HyderabadMonday, 16 October 2056
PuneMonday, 16 October 2056
AhmedabadMonday, 16 October 2056

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 2056?

Durga Ashtami is on Monday, 16 October 2056, by the Shukla Ashtami, computed for New Delhi.

When is Durga Ashtami in 2057?

Durga Ashtami is on Friday, 5 October 2057, 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 2058?

Friday, 25 October 2058. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Durga Ashtami in 2059?

Tuesday, 14 October 2059. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Durga Ashtami in 2060?

Sunday, 3 October 2060. 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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