Friday, October 11, 2024
Durga Ashtami 2024 falls on Friday, October 11, 2024 in Ludhiana. It is Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:27 AM and sunset 5:58 PM.
Same day as India
Also known as: Maha Ashtami · Durgashtami
The tradition names no separate muhurat for this festival — it is observed through the day. Abhijit is the day’s generally auspicious window and Rahu Kaal the one to avoid.
Durga Ashtami, the eighth night of Sharad Navratri, is the fiercest and most heavily observed of the nine — the night Durga is held to have met Mahishasura.
Sandhi Puja is offered at the junction of Ashtami and Navami. Many households perform Kanya Pujan, feeding and honouring nine young girls as the Goddess.
Durga Ashtami 2024 in Ludhiana is on Friday, October 11, 2024. It falls on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami.
Yes. Durga Ashtami falls on Oct 11, 2024 in both Ludhiana and India this year, though the puja timings differ because sunrise and moonrise are local.
Durga Ashtami is also known as Maha Ashtami, Durgashtami. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.