Durga Ashtami 2024: date and puja muhurat
Durga Ashtami is on Friday, 11 October, 2024. In Kolkata, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:12 am to 12:07 pm. Shukla Ashtami runs from 12:32 pm, 10 Oct to 12:07 pm, 11 Oct.
Durga Ashtami 2024 muhurat by city
Shukla Ashtami runs from 12:32 pm, 10 Oct to 12:07 pm, 11 Oct (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 11 Oct | 10:51 am to 12:07 pm | 5:56 pm |
| Delhi | 10 Oct | 12:32 pm to 1:17 pm | 5:56 pm |
| Mumbai | 10 Oct | 12:32 pm to 1:36 pm | 6:19 pm |
| Chennai | 11 Oct | 10:44 am to 12:07 pm | 5:52 pm |
| Bengaluru | 10 Oct | 12:32 pm to 1:17 pm | 6:03 pm |
| Kolkata | 11 Oct | 10:12 am to 12:07 pm | 5:14 pm |
| Vijayawada | 11 Oct | 10:42 am to 12:07 pm | 5:48 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 11 Oct | 10:32 am to 12:07 pm | 5:37 pm |
| Pune | 10 Oct | 12:32 pm to 1:32 pm | 6:15 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 10 Oct | 12:32 pm to 1:36 pm | 6:18 pm |
| Jaipur | 10 Oct | 12:32 pm to 1:23 pm | 6:03 pm |
| Lucknow | 11 Oct | 10:42 am to 12:07 pm | 5:41 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 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5:31 am to 6:59 am | Char | Weak |
| 6:59 am to 8:27 am | Labh | Good |
| 8:27 am to 9:55 am | Amrit | Good |
| 9:55 am to 11:23 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 11:23 am to 12:50 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 12:50 pm to 2:18 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:18 pm to 3:46 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:46 pm to 5:14 pm | Char | Weak |
| 5:14 pm to 6:46 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 6:46 pm to 8:18 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:18 pm to 9:51 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 9:51 pm to 11:23 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 11:23 pm to 12:55 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 12:55 am to 2:27 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 2:27 am to 3:59 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 3:59 am to 5:31 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
Maha Ashtami of Navaratri. Saddula Bathukamma in Telangana is usually celebrated around this day. Deity: Goddess Durga.
Also on Friday, 11 October in Kolkata
- Rahu Kaal9:55 am to 11:23 am
- Sunrise and sunset5:31 am and 5:14 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 12:53 pm, moonset 11:46 pm
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Ashtami
- NakshatraPurva Ashadha
Questions people ask
When is Durga Ashtami in 2024?
Durga Ashtami is on Friday, 11 October, 2024.
What is the Durga Ashtami 2024 puja muhurat in Kolkata?
In Kolkata, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:12 am to 12:07 pm. Shukla Ashtami runs from 12:32 pm, 10 Oct to 12:07 pm, 11 Oct.