Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) date and observance details are computed from the BDA Panchang festival endpoint for India standard Panchang reference.
- Main date
- Thursday, 7 October 2027
- Category
- Navratri
- Deity or focus
- Durga (Mahishasura Mardini)
8th day of Sharadiya Navratri — most important Durga worship day.
Observed dates in 2027
- Thursday, 7 October 2027 - Ashwin Shukla Paksha, Tithi 8 (#8 of 30). Sunrise rule: sunrise. Tithi started at 2027-10-07T04:13:38.763514+05:30.
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When is Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) in 2027?
Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) 2027 falls on Thursday, 7 October 2027 (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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