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Durga Ashtami 2026 falls on Monday, October 19, 2026 in Rajkot. It is Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:45 AM and sunset 6:17 PM.
Same day as India · Durga Ashtami 2026 →
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.
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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 2026 in Rajkot is on Monday, October 19, 2026. It falls on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami.
Yes. Durga Ashtami falls on Oct 19, 2026 in both Rajkot 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.