Durga Ashtami 2099: date and puja muhurat

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

Dates and times for New Delhi, India

Durga Ashtami 2099

Wednesday, 21 October 2099

Ashwin Shukla Ashtami: 4:38 PM, 20 Oct – 5:31 PM, 21 Oct

Durga Ashtami 2100

Sunday, 10 October 2100

Ashwin Shukla Ashtami: 2:41 AM, 10 Oct – 1:37 AM, 11 Oct

Durga Ashtami dates 2099–2103

YearDate and muhurat
2099Wednesday, 21 October 2099
2100Sunday, 10 October 2100

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

Durga Ashtami 2099 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiWednesday, 21 October 2099
MumbaiWednesday, 21 October 2099
KolkataWednesday, 21 October 2099
ChennaiWednesday, 21 October 2099
BengaluruWednesday, 21 October 2099
HyderabadWednesday, 21 October 2099
PuneWednesday, 21 October 2099
AhmedabadWednesday, 21 October 2099

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 2099?

Durga Ashtami is on Wednesday, 21 October 2099, by the Shukla Ashtami, computed for New Delhi.

When is Durga Ashtami in 2100?

Durga Ashtami is on Sunday, 10 October 2100, 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.

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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