Durga Ashtami दुर्गा अष्टमी
Eighth day of Durga Puja. Most important day.
Next dateThursday, 7 October 2027In 339 days
- Deity
- Durga
- Mantra
- ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः
Why it matters
Considered the most important day of Durga Puja. On this day, the goddess is worshipped in her Mahagauri and Chamunda forms. Kanya Puja — worshipping young girls as embodiments of the goddess — is a central ritual.
Durga Ashtami — Dates
- Monday, 19 October 20262026
- Thursday, 7 October 20272027
- Tuesday, 26 September 20282028
- Sunday, 14 October 20292029
- Friday, 4 October 20302030
Dates are for India (IST). Tithi timings shift by location; the Tattva app works them out for your city.
Get a reminder before it comes
Tattva reminds you the day before, shows the day’s panchang and has the puja and mantra ready.
Greeting cards in Hindi and English are on your home screen a week before.
