Durga Ashtami 2027

Thursday, October 7, 2027· In 363 days

In short

Durga Ashtami 2027 falls on Thursday, October 7, 2027. It is Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:18 AM and sunset 5:59 PM.

Also known as: Maha Ashtami · Durgashtami

Dates around the world

City	Date
New Delhi	Oct 7, 2027
London	Oct 7, 2027
Toronto	Oct 7, 2027
New York	Oct 7, 2027
Houston	Oct 7, 2027
San Jose	Oct 7, 2027
Sydney	Oct 8, 2027
Singapore	Oct 7, 2027
Dubai	Oct 7, 2027

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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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Frequently asked questions

When is Durga Ashtami 2027?

Durga Ashtami 2027 is on Thursday, October 7, 2027. It falls on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami.

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.