Durga Ashtami 2026 in Coventry

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In short

Durga Ashtami 2026 falls on Sunday, October 18, 2026 in Coventry. It is Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 7:38 AM and sunset 6:03 PM.

India: Oct 19, 2026

Also known as: Maha Ashtami · Durgashtami

Coventry timings

Date

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Sunday

Lunar date

Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami

Sunrise

7:38 AM

Sunset

6:03 PM

Moonrise

3:29 PM

Moonset

11:03 PM

Today’s Panchang in Coventry

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 2024 Durga Ashtami 2025 Durga Ashtami 2027 Durga Ashtami 2028

More festivals

Maha Navami Dussehra Sharad Navratri Sharad Purnima Karva Chauth Dhanteras

Frequently asked questions

When is Durga Ashtami 2026 in Coventry?

Durga Ashtami 2026 in Coventry is on Sunday, October 18, 2026. It falls on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami.

Is Durga Ashtami 2026 on the same day in Coventry as in India?

No. Durga Ashtami is on Oct 18, 2026 in Coventry but Oct 19, 2026 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.