Durga Ashtami 2024 in Seattle

Thursday, October 10, 2024

In short

Durga Ashtami 2024 falls on Thursday, October 10, 2024 in Seattle. It is Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 7:23 AM and sunset 6:28 PM.

India: Oct 11, 2024

Also known as: Maha Ashtami · Durgashtami

Seattle timings

Date
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Thursday
Lunar date
Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami
Sunrise
7:23 AM
Sunset
6:28 PM
Moonrise
3:37 PM
Moonset
11:23 PM
Today’s Panchang in Seattle

What is Durga Ashtami?

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.

How it is observed

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.

Other cities

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Other years

Durga Ashtami 2025Durga Ashtami 2026

More festivals

Maha NavamiDussehraSharad PurnimaSharad NavratriKarva ChauthDhanteras

Frequently asked questions

When is Durga Ashtami 2024 in Seattle?

Durga Ashtami 2024 in Seattle is on Thursday, October 10, 2024. It falls on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami.

Is Durga Ashtami 2024 on the same day in Seattle as in India?

No. Durga Ashtami is on Oct 10, 2024 in Seattle but Oct 11, 2024 in India. The tithi begins at one moment worldwide, and that moment lands on a different local day in each place.

What else is Durga Ashtami called?

Durga Ashtami is also known as Maha Ashtami, Durgashtami. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.