Durga Ashtami 2026: date and puja muhurat
Durga Ashtami is on Sunday, 18 October, 2026. In Mathura-Vrindavan, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:55 am to 1:13 pm. Shukla Ashtami runs from 8:14 am, 18 Oct to 10:38 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 8:14 am, 18 Oct to 10:38 am, 19 Oct (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathura-Vrindavan | 18 Oct | 10:55 am to 1:13 pm | 5:47 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 Mathura-Vrindavan
- Rahu Kalam4:21 pm to 5:47 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:20 am and 5:47 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 1:01 pm, moonset 11:32 pm
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Saptami
- NakshatraPurva Ashadha
Durga Ashtami 2026 Choghadiya in Mathura-Vrindavan
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:20 am to 7:46 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 7:46 am to 9:12 am | Char | Weak |
| 9:12 am to 10:38 am | Labh | Good |
| 10:38 am to 12:04 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 12:04 pm to 1:30 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:30 pm to 2:56 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 2:56 pm to 4:21 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:21 pm to 5:47 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:47 pm to 7:22 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 7:22 pm to 8:56 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 8:56 pm to 10:30 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 10:30 pm to 12:04 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 12:04 am to 1:38 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:38 am to 3:12 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 3:12 am to 4:47 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:47 am to 6:21 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 Mathura-Vrindavan?
In Mathura-Vrindavan, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:55 am to 1:13 pm. Shukla Ashtami runs from 8:14 am, 18 Oct to 10:38 am, 19 Oct.