Durga Ashtami 2031: date and puja muhurat
Durga Ashtami is on Thursday, 23 October, 2031. In Bengaluru, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:53 am to 1:14 pm. Shukla Ashtami runs from 2:12 am, 23 Oct to 12:01 am, 24 Oct.
Durga Ashtami 2031 muhurat by city
Shukla Ashtami runs from 2:12 am, 23 Oct to 12:01 am, 24 Oct (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 23 Oct | 10:50 am to 1:10 pm | 5:49 pm |
| Delhi | 23 Oct | 10:57 am to 1:13 pm | 5:44 pm |
| Mumbai | 23 Oct | 11:13 am to 1:32 pm | 6:10 pm |
| Chennai | 23 Oct | 10:42 am to 1:03 pm | 5:45 pm |
| Bengaluru | 23 Oct | 10:53 am to 1:14 pm | 5:56 pm |
| Kolkata | 23 Oct | 10:11 am to 12:29 pm | 5:05 pm |
| Vijayawada | 23 Oct | 10:41 am to 1:01 pm | 5:41 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 23 Oct | 10:31 am to 12:51 pm | 5:30 pm |
| Pune | 23 Oct | 11:09 am to 1:28 pm | 6:06 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 23 Oct | 11:15 am to 1:32 pm | 6:08 pm |
| Jaipur | 23 Oct | 11:02 am to 1:19 pm | 5:51 pm |
| Lucknow | 23 Oct | 10:42 am to 12:58 pm | 5:30 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 2031 Choghadiya in Bengaluru
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:11 am to 7:39 am | Shubh | Good |
| 7:39 am to 9:07 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 9:07 am to 10:35 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:35 am to 12:03 pm | Char | Weak |
| 12:03 pm to 1:32 pm | Labh | Good |
| 1:32 pm to 3:00 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 3:00 pm to 4:28 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:28 pm to 5:56 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 5:56 pm to 7:28 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 7:28 pm to 9:00 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 9:00 pm to 10:32 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:32 pm to 12:04 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:04 am to 1:35 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 1:35 am to 3:07 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:07 am to 4:39 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 4:39 am to 6:11 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
Maha Ashtami of Navaratri. Saddula Bathukamma in Telangana is usually celebrated around this day. Deity: Goddess Durga.
Also on Thursday, 23 October in Bengaluru
- Rahu Kalam1:32 pm to 3:00 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:11 am and 5:56 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 12:30 pm, no moonset this date
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Ashtami
- NakshatraUttara Ashadha
Questions people ask
When is Durga Ashtami in 2031?
Durga Ashtami is on Thursday, 23 October, 2031.
What is the Durga Ashtami 2031 puja muhurat in Bengaluru?
In Bengaluru, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:53 am to 1:14 pm. Shukla Ashtami runs from 2:12 am, 23 Oct to 12:01 am, 24 Oct.