Durga Ashtami 2027 falls on Thursday, October 7, 2027 in Kolhapur. It is Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:24 AM and sunset 6:16 PM.
Same day as India
Also known as: Maha Ashtami · Durgashtami
Kolhapur timings
Date
Thursday, October 7, 2027
Thursday
Lunar date
Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami
Sunrise
6:24 AM
Sunset
6:16 PM
Moonrise
12:56 PM
Shubh muhurat in Kolhapur
Abhijit Muhurat11:57 AM – 12:44 PM
Rahu Kaal — avoid1:49 PM – 3:18 PM
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.
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.