Durga Ashtami 2028 falls on Tuesday, September 26, 2028 in Tirunelveli. It is Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:08 AM and sunset 6:11 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.
Durga Ashtami 2028 in Tirunelveli is on Tuesday, September 26, 2028. It falls on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami.
Is Durga Ashtami 2028 on the same day in Tirunelveli as in India?
Yes. Durga Ashtami falls on Sep 26, 2028 in both Tirunelveli and India this year, though the puja timings differ because sunrise and moonrise are local.
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.