Festival 2028 · Maha Ashtami of Navratri (Ashwin Shukla Ashtami)
Durga Ashtami 2028
Tuesday, 26 September 2028
Tithi begins: Mon 25 Sep, 6:33 AM IST
Tithi ends: Tue 26 Sep, 6:59 AM IST
Times for Delhi. Other cities can differ, sometimes by a day.
About Durga Ashtami
Durga Ashtami is the eighth day of Sharad Navratri and the central day of Durga Puja. The Sandhi Puja at the juncture of Ashtami and Navami is considered especially powerful.
Many perform Kanya Pujan on this day, worshipping girls as forms of the Goddess.
How it is observed
- Maha Gauri puja and Durga Ashtami havan.
- Sandhi Puja in Bengal and eastern India.
- Kanya Pujan with halwa, puri and chana.
- Fasting for the day.
Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar (tithi) as seen from Delhi and can differ by a day between regions and panchangs. Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions. Confirm with your local temple or priest for religious observances.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Durga Ashtami in 2028?
Durga Ashtami 2028 falls on Tuesday, 26 September 2028. The tithi begins Mon 25 Sep, 6:33 AM IST and ends Tue 26 Sep, 6:59 AM IST (Delhi).
What is Sandhi Puja?
A 48-minute worship at the exact meeting point of Ashtami and Navami tithis, when Chamunda is believed to have slain Chanda and Munda.
Why does the date of Durga Ashtami change every year?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date moves against the 365-day calendar by about 11 days a year, then jumps back when an extra (Adhika) month is added.
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