Durga Ashtami 2029 falls on Monday, October 15, 2029 in Auckland. It is Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:38 AM and sunset 7:35 PM.
India: Oct 14, 2029
Also known as: Maha Ashtami · Durgashtami
Auckland timings
Date
Monday, October 15, 2029
Monday
Lunar date
Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami
Sunrise
6:38 AM
Sunset
7:35 PM
Moonrise
12:50 PM
Moonset
2:23 AM
Shubh muhurat in Auckland
Abhijit Muhurat12:41 PM – 1:33 PM
Rahu Kaal — avoid8:15 AM – 9:52 AM
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 2029 in Auckland is on Monday, October 15, 2029. It falls on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami.
Is Durga Ashtami 2029 on the same day in Auckland as in India?
No. Durga Ashtami is on Oct 15, 2029 in Auckland but Oct 14, 2029 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.