Durga Ashtami 2026: date and puja muhurat
Durga Ashtami is on Sunday, 18 October, 2026. In Dallas, the midday (madhyahna) window is 12:04 pm to 2:19 pm. Shukla Ashtami runs from 9:44 pm, 17 Oct to 12:08 am, 19 Oct.
Maha Ashtami of Navaratri. Saddula Bathukamma in Telangana is usually celebrated around this day. Deity: Goddess Durga.
Durga Ashtami 2026 muhurat by city
Shukla Ashtami runs from 9:44 pm, 17 Oct to 12:08 am, 19 Oct (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 18 Oct | 12:04 pm to 2:19 pm | 6:50 pm |
| Hyderabad | 18 Oct | 10:50 am to 1:11 pm | 5:52 pm |
| Delhi | 18 Oct | 10:57 am to 1:14 pm | 5:48 pm |
| Mumbai | 18 Oct | 11:13 am to 1:33 pm | 6:13 pm |
| Chennai | 18 Oct | 10:43 am to 1:04 pm | 5:48 pm |
| Bengaluru | 18 Oct | 10:53 am to 1:15 pm | 5:59 pm |
| Kolkata | 18 Oct | 10:12 am to 12:31 pm | 5:09 pm |
| Vijayawada | 18 Oct | 10:42 am to 1:02 pm | 5:44 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 18 Oct | 10:31 am to 12:52 pm | 5:33 pm |
| Pune | 18 Oct | 11:09 am to 1:29 pm | 6:10 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 18 Oct | 11:15 am to 1:34 pm | 6:11 pm |
| Jaipur | 18 Oct | 11:03 am to 1:20 pm | 5:55 pm |
| Lucknow | 18 Oct | 10:42 am to 1:00 pm | 5:35 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 Sunday, 18 October in Dallas
- Rahu Kalam5:25 pm to 6:50 pm
- Sunrise and sunset7:33 am and 6:50 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 2:41 pm, no moonset this date
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Ashtami
- NakshatraUttara Ashadha
Durga Ashtami 2026 Choghadiya in Dallas
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7:33 am to 8:58 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:58 am to 10:22 am | Char | Weak |
| 10:22 am to 11:47 am | Labh | Good |
| 11:47 am to 1:12 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 1:12 pm to 2:36 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 2:36 pm to 4:01 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 4:01 pm to 5:25 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 5:25 pm to 6:50 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 6:50 pm to 8:25 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 8:25 pm to 10:01 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 10:01 pm to 11:36 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 11:36 pm to 1:12 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 1:12 am to 2:47 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 2:47 am to 4:23 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 4:23 am to 5:58 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:58 am to 7:34 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Durga Ashtami in 2026?
Durga Ashtami is on Sunday, 18 October, 2026.
What is the Durga Ashtami 2026 puja muhurat in Dallas?
In Dallas, the midday (madhyahna) window is 12:04 pm to 2:19 pm. Shukla Ashtami runs from 9:44 pm, 17 Oct to 12:08 am, 19 Oct.