Durga Ashtami 2063: date and puja muhurat
The eighth day of Sharad Navratri, among its most important days.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Durga Ashtami 2063
Saturday, 29 September 2063
Ashwin Shukla Ashtami: 1:42 AM, 29 Sept – 2:47 AM, 30 Sept
Durga Ashtami 2064
Friday, 17 October 2064
Ashwin Shukla Ashtami: 9:51 PM, 16 Oct – 10:05 PM, 17 Oct
Durga Ashtami dates 2063–2067
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2063 | Saturday, 29 September 2063 |
| 2064 | Friday, 17 October 2064 |
| 2065 | Wednesday, 7 October 2065 |
| 2066 | Monday, 27 September 2066 |
| 2067 | Sunday, 16 October 2067 |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Durga Ashtami 2063 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Saturday, 29 September 2063 |
| Mumbai | Saturday, 29 September 2063 |
| Kolkata | Saturday, 29 September 2063 |
| Chennai | Saturday, 29 September 2063 |
| Bengaluru | Saturday, 29 September 2063 |
| Hyderabad | Saturday, 29 September 2063 |
| Pune | Saturday, 29 September 2063 |
| Ahmedabad | Saturday, 29 September 2063 |
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 2063?
Durga Ashtami is on Saturday, 29 September 2063, by the Shukla Ashtami, computed for New Delhi.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2064?
Durga Ashtami is on Friday, 17 October 2064, 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 2065?
Wednesday, 7 October 2065. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2066?
Monday, 27 September 2066. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2067?
Sunday, 16 October 2067. 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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