Durga Ashtami 2025 in Dallas

Monday, September 29, 2025

In short

Durga Ashtami 2025 falls on Monday, September 29, 2025 in Dallas. It is Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 7:21 AM and sunset 7:12 PM.

India: Sep 30, 2025

Also known as: Maha Ashtami · Durgashtami

Dallas timings

Date
Monday, September 29, 2025
Monday
Lunar date
Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami
Sunrise
7:21 AM
Sunset
7:12 PM
Moonrise
2:37 PM
Today’s Panchang in Dallas

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.

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Other years

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More festivals

Maha NavamiDussehraSharad NavratriSharad PurnimaKarva ChauthDhanteras

Frequently asked questions

When is Durga Ashtami 2025 in Dallas?

Durga Ashtami 2025 in Dallas is on Monday, September 29, 2025. It falls on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami.

Is Durga Ashtami 2025 on the same day in Dallas as in India?

No. Durga Ashtami is on Sep 29, 2025 in Dallas but Sep 30, 2025 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.