Durga Ashtami 2089: date and puja muhurat
The eighth day of Sharad Navratri, among its most important days.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Durga Ashtami 2089
Tuesday, 11 October 2089
Ashwin Shukla Ashtami: 3:52 AM, 11 Oct – 6:00 AM, 12 Oct
Durga Ashtami 2090
Saturday, 30 September 2090
Ashwin Shukla Ashtami: 5:48 AM, 30 Sept – 6:08 AM, 1 Oct
Durga Ashtami dates 2089–2093
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2089 | Tuesday, 11 October 2089 |
| 2090 | Saturday, 30 September 2090 |
| 2091 | Friday, 19 October 2091 |
| 2092 | Wednesday, 8 October 2092 |
| 2093 | Monday, 28 September 2093 |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Durga Ashtami 2089 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Tuesday, 11 October 2089 |
| Mumbai | Tuesday, 11 October 2089 |
| Kolkata | Tuesday, 11 October 2089 |
| Chennai | Tuesday, 11 October 2089 |
| Bengaluru | Tuesday, 11 October 2089 |
| Hyderabad | Tuesday, 11 October 2089 |
| Pune | Tuesday, 11 October 2089 |
| Ahmedabad | Tuesday, 11 October 2089 |
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 2089?
Durga Ashtami is on Tuesday, 11 October 2089, by the Shukla Ashtami, computed for New Delhi.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2090?
Durga Ashtami is on Saturday, 30 September 2090, 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 2091?
Friday, 19 October 2091. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2092?
Wednesday, 8 October 2092. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2093?
Monday, 28 September 2093. 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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