Durga Ashtami 2027 in Sydney

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In short

Durga Ashtami 2027 falls on Friday, October 8, 2027 in Sydney. It is Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:24 AM and sunset 7:01 PM.

India: Oct 7, 2027

Also known as: Maha Ashtami · Durgashtami

Sydney timings

Date

Friday, October 8, 2027

Friday

Lunar date

Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami

Sunrise

6:24 AM

Sunset

7:01 PM

Moonrise

12:13 PM

Moonset

2:09 AM

Today’s Panchang in Sydney

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

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More festivals

Maha Navami Dussehra Sharad Navratri Sharad Purnima Karva Chauth Dhanteras

Frequently asked questions

When is Durga Ashtami 2027 in Sydney?

Durga Ashtami 2027 in Sydney is on Friday, October 8, 2027. It falls on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami.

Is Durga Ashtami 2027 on the same day in Sydney as in India?

No. Durga Ashtami is on Oct 8, 2027 in Sydney but Oct 7, 2027 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.