Durga Ashtami 2026: date and puja muhurat
Durga Ashtami is on Sunday, 18 October, 2026. In Vijayawada, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:42 am to 1:02 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Vijayawada
- Rahu Kalam4:16 pm to 5:44 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:00 am and 5:44 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 12:24 pm, moonset 11:44 pm
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Saptami
- NakshatraPurva Ashadha
Durga Ashtami 2026 Choghadiya in Vijayawada
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 am to 7:28 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 7:28 am to 8:56 am | Char | Weak |
| 8:56 am to 10:24 am | Labh | Good |
| 10:24 am to 11:52 am | Amrit | Good |
| 11:52 am to 1:20 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:20 pm to 2:48 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 2:48 pm to 4:16 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:16 pm to 5:44 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:44 pm to 7:16 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 7:16 pm to 8:48 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 8:48 pm to 10:20 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 10:20 pm to 11:52 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:52 pm to 1:24 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:24 am to 2:56 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 2:56 am to 4:28 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:28 am to 6:00 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 Vijayawada?
In Vijayawada, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:42 am to 1:02 pm. Shukla Ashtami runs from 8:14 am, 18 Oct to 10:38 am, 19 Oct.