Durga Ashtami 2029 falls on Sunday, October 14, 2029 in Nashik. It is Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:30 AM and sunset 6:11 PM.
Same day as India
Also known as: Maha Ashtami · Durgashtami
Nashik timings
Date
Sunday, October 14, 2029
Sunday
Lunar date
Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami
Sunrise
6:30 AM
Sunset
6:11 PM
Moonrise
12:57 PM
Shubh muhurat in Nashik
Abhijit Muhurat11:57 AM – 12:44 PM
Rahu Kaal — avoid4:43 PM – 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.