Durga Ashtami 2100: date and puja muhurat

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

Dates and times for New Delhi, India

Durga Ashtami 2100

Sunday, 10 October 2100

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

Durga Ashtami dates 2100–2104

YearDate and muhurat
2100Sunday, 10 October 2100

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

Durga Ashtami 2100 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiSunday, 10 October 2100
MumbaiSunday, 10 October 2100
KolkataSunday, 10 October 2100
ChennaiSunday, 10 October 2100
BengaluruSunday, 10 October 2100
HyderabadSunday, 10 October 2100
PuneSunday, 10 October 2100
AhmedabadSunday, 10 October 2100

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 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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