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Durga Ashtami 2029 falls on Sunday, October 14, 2029. It is Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:22 AM and sunset 5:51 PM.
Also known as: Maha Ashtami · Durgashtami
| City | Date |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Oct 14, 2029 |
| London | Oct 14, 2029 |
| Toronto | Oct 14, 2029 |
| New York | Oct 14, 2029 |
| Houston | Oct 14, 2029 |
| San Jose | Oct 14, 2029 |
| Sydney | Oct 15, 2029 |
| Singapore | Oct 15, 2029 |
| Dubai | Oct 14, 2029 |
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 2029 is on Sunday, October 14, 2029. 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.