Tuesday, September 26, 2028· In 761 days
Durga Ashtami 2028 falls on Tuesday, September 26, 2028. It is Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:12 AM and sunset 6:11 PM.
Also known as: Maha Ashtami · Durgashtami
| City | Date |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Sep 26, 2028 |
| London | Sep 25, 2028 |
| Toronto | Sep 25, 2028 |
| New York | Sep 25, 2028 |
| Houston | Sep 25, 2028 |
| San Jose | Sep 25, 2028 |
| Sydney | Sep 26, 2028 |
| Singapore | Sep 26, 2028 |
| Dubai | Sep 25, 2028 |
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 2028 is on Tuesday, September 26, 2028. It falls on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami.
Durga Ashtami is also known as Maha Ashtami, Durgashtami. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.