Durga Ashtami 2066: date and puja muhurat
The eighth day of Sharad Navratri, among its most important days.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Durga Ashtami 2066
Monday, 27 September 2066
Ashwin Shukla Ashtami: 8:50 AM, 26 Sept – 6:47 AM, 27 Sept
Durga Ashtami 2067
Sunday, 16 October 2067
Ashwin Shukla Ashtami: 12:26 PM, 15 Oct – 10:34 AM, 16 Oct
Durga Ashtami dates 2066–2070
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2066 | Monday, 27 September 2066 |
| 2067 | Sunday, 16 October 2067 |
| 2068 | Thursday, 4 October 2068 |
| 2069 | Wednesday, 23 October 2069 |
| 2070 | Sunday, 12 October 2070 |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Durga Ashtami 2066 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Monday, 27 September 2066 |
| Mumbai | Monday, 27 September 2066 |
| Kolkata | Monday, 27 September 2066 |
| Chennai | Monday, 27 September 2066 |
| Bengaluru | Monday, 27 September 2066 |
| Hyderabad | Monday, 27 September 2066 |
| Pune | Monday, 27 September 2066 |
| Ahmedabad | Monday, 27 September 2066 |
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 2066?
Durga Ashtami is on Monday, 27 September 2066, by the Shukla Ashtami, computed for New Delhi.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2067?
Durga Ashtami is on Sunday, 16 October 2067, 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 2068?
Thursday, 4 October 2068. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2069?
Wednesday, 23 October 2069. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2070?
Sunday, 12 October 2070. 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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