Durga Ashtami 2024: date and puja muhurat
Durga Ashtami is on Thursday, 10 October, 2024. In Kochi, the midday (madhyahna) window is 12:35 pm to 1:23 pm. Shukla Ashtami runs from 12:35 pm, 10 Oct to 12:12 pm, 11 Oct.
Maha Ashtami of Navaratri. Saddula Bathukamma in Telangana is usually celebrated around this day. Deity: Goddess Durga.
Durga Ashtami 2024 muhurat by city
Shukla Ashtami runs from 12:35 pm, 10 Oct to 12:12 pm, 11 Oct (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi | 10 Oct | 12:35 pm to 1:23 pm | 6:10 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11 Oct | 10:51 am to 12:12 pm | 5:56 pm |
| Delhi | 11 Oct | 10:58 am to 12:12 pm | 5:55 pm |
| Mumbai | 10 Oct | 12:35 pm to 1:36 pm | 6:19 pm |
| Chennai | 11 Oct | 10:44 am to 12:12 pm | 5:52 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11 Oct | 10:54 am to 12:12 pm | 6:02 pm |
| Kolkata | 11 Oct | 10:12 am to 12:12 pm | 5:14 pm |
| Vijayawada | 11 Oct | 10:42 am to 12:12 pm | 5:48 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 11 Oct | 10:32 am to 12:12 pm | 5:37 pm |
| Pune | 10 Oct | 12:35 pm to 1:32 pm | 6:15 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 10 Oct | 12:35 pm to 1:36 pm | 6:18 pm |
| Jaipur | 10 Oct | 12:35 pm to 1:23 pm | 6:03 pm |
| Lucknow | 11 Oct | 10:42 am to 12:12 pm | 5:41 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Thursday, 10 October in Kochi
- Rahu Kalam1:41 pm to 3:11 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:13 am and 6:10 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 12:20 pm, no moonset this date
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Saptami
- NakshatraPurva Ashadha
Durga Ashtami 2024 Choghadiya in Kochi
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:13 am to 7:42 am | Shubh | Good |
| 7:42 am to 9:12 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 9:12 am to 10:42 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:42 am to 12:11 pm | Char | Weak |
| 12:11 pm to 1:41 pm | Labh | Good |
| 1:41 pm to 3:11 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 3:11 pm to 4:40 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:40 pm to 6:10 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 6:10 pm to 7:40 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 7:40 pm to 9:11 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 9:11 pm to 10:41 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:41 pm to 12:11 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:11 am to 1:42 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 1:42 am to 3:12 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:12 am to 4:42 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 4:42 am to 6:13 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Durga Ashtami in 2024?
Durga Ashtami is on Thursday, 10 October, 2024.
What is the Durga Ashtami 2024 puja muhurat in Kochi?
In Kochi, the midday (madhyahna) window is 12:35 pm to 1:23 pm. Shukla Ashtami runs from 12:35 pm, 10 Oct to 12:12 pm, 11 Oct.