Durga Ashtami 2023: date and puja muhurat
Durga Ashtami is on Sunday, 22 October, 2023. In Kolkata, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:11 am to 12:29 pm. Shukla Ashtami runs from 9:53 pm, 21 Oct to 7:59 pm, 22 Oct.
Durga Ashtami 2023 muhurat by city
Shukla Ashtami runs from 9:53 pm, 21 Oct to 7:59 pm, 22 Oct (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 22 Oct | 10:50 am to 1:10 pm | 5:50 pm |
| Delhi | 22 Oct | 10:57 am to 1:13 pm | 5:45 pm |
| Mumbai | 22 Oct | 11:13 am to 1:32 pm | 6:11 pm |
| Chennai | 22 Oct | 10:42 am to 1:03 pm | 5:46 pm |
| Bengaluru | 22 Oct | 10:53 am to 1:14 pm | 5:57 pm |
| Kolkata | 22 Oct | 10:11 am to 12:29 pm | 5:06 pm |
| Vijayawada | 22 Oct | 10:41 am to 1:01 pm | 5:42 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 22 Oct | 10:31 am to 12:51 pm | 5:30 pm |
| Pune | 22 Oct | 11:09 am to 1:28 pm | 6:07 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 22 Oct | 11:15 am to 1:33 pm | 6:08 pm |
| Jaipur | 22 Oct | 11:02 am to 1:19 pm | 5:52 pm |
| Lucknow | 22 Oct | 10:42 am to 12:58 pm | 5:31 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times agree with the major panchangams to within about a minute; for a vrata or homam, confirm the family custom with your purohit.
Durga Ashtami 2023 Choghadiya in Kolkata
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Durga Ashtami from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:35 am to 7:02 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 7:02 am to 8:28 am | Char | Weak |
| 8:28 am to 9:54 am | Labh | Good |
| 9:54 am to 11:20 am | Amrit | Good |
| 11:20 am to 12:47 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:47 pm to 2:13 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 2:13 pm to 3:39 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:39 pm to 5:06 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:06 pm to 6:39 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 6:39 pm to 8:13 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 8:13 pm to 9:47 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 9:47 pm to 11:21 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:21 pm to 12:54 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:54 am to 2:28 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 2:28 am to 4:02 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:02 am to 5:36 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
Maha Ashtami of Navaratri. Saddula Bathukamma in Telangana is usually celebrated around this day. Deity: Goddess Durga.
Also on Sunday, 22 October in Kolkata
- Rahu Kaal3:39 pm to 5:06 pm
- Sunrise and sunset5:35 am and 5:06 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 12:36 pm, moonset 11:33 pm
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Ashtami
- NakshatraUttara Ashadha
Questions people ask
When is Durga Ashtami in 2023?
Durga Ashtami is on Sunday, 22 October, 2023.
What is the Durga Ashtami 2023 puja muhurat in Kolkata?
In Kolkata, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:11 am to 12:29 pm. Shukla Ashtami runs from 9:53 pm, 21 Oct to 7:59 pm, 22 Oct.