Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) date and observance details are computed from the BDA Panchang festival endpoint for India standard Panchang reference.
- Main date
- Monday, 19 October 2026
- Category
- Navratri
- Deity or focus
- Durga (Mahishasura Mardini)
8th day of Sharadiya Navratri — most important Durga worship day.
Observed dates in 2026
- Monday, 19 October 2026 - Ashwin Shukla Paksha, Tithi 8 (#8 of 30). Sunrise rule: sunrise. Tithi started at 2026-10-18T08:28:39.268171+05:30.
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When is Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) in 2026?
Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) 2026 falls on Monday, 19 October 2026 (India Panchang reference, Lahiri).
Which deity is Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) dedicated to?
Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) is observed for Durga (Mahishasura Mardini).
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