Durga Ashtami 2074: date and puja muhurat
The eighth day of Sharad Navratri, among its most important days.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Durga Ashtami 2074
Friday, 28 September 2074
Ashwin Shukla Ashtami: 12:28 PM, 27 Sept – 10:38 AM, 28 Sept
Durga Ashtami 2075
Thursday, 17 October 2075
Ashwin Shukla Ashtami: 4:13 PM, 16 Oct – 2:12 PM, 17 Oct
Durga Ashtami dates 2074–2078
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2074 | Friday, 28 September 2074 |
| 2075 | Thursday, 17 October 2075 |
| 2076 | Tuesday, 6 October 2076 |
| 2077 | Monday, 25 October 2077 |
| 2078 | Friday, 14 October 2078 |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Durga Ashtami 2074 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Friday, 28 September 2074 |
| Mumbai | Friday, 28 September 2074 |
| Kolkata | Friday, 28 September 2074 |
| Chennai | Friday, 28 September 2074 |
| Bengaluru | Friday, 28 September 2074 |
| Hyderabad | Friday, 28 September 2074 |
| Pune | Friday, 28 September 2074 |
| Ahmedabad | Friday, 28 September 2074 |
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 2074?
Durga Ashtami is on Friday, 28 September 2074, by the Shukla Ashtami, computed for New Delhi.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2075?
Durga Ashtami is on Thursday, 17 October 2075, 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 2076?
Tuesday, 6 October 2076. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2077?
Monday, 25 October 2077. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2078?
Friday, 14 October 2078. 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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