Durga Ashtami 2034: date and puja muhurat
Durga Ashtami is on Friday, 20 October, 2034. In Chennai, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:42 am to 1:04 pm. Shukla Ashtami runs from 4:41 am, 20 Oct to 5:59 am, 21 Oct.
Maha Ashtami of Navaratri. Saddula Bathukamma in Telangana is usually celebrated around this day. Deity: Goddess Durga.
Durga Ashtami 2034 muhurat by city
Shukla Ashtami runs from 4:41 am, 20 Oct to 5:59 am, 21 Oct (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 20 Oct | 10:50 am to 1:10 pm | 5:51 pm |
| Delhi | 20 Oct | 10:57 am to 1:13 pm | 5:46 pm |
| Mumbai | 20 Oct | 11:13 am to 1:32 pm | 6:12 pm |
| Chennai | 20 Oct | 10:42 am to 1:04 pm | 5:47 pm |
| Bengaluru | 20 Oct | 10:53 am to 1:15 pm | 5:58 pm |
| Kolkata | 20 Oct | 10:11 am to 12:30 pm | 5:07 pm |
| Vijayawada | 20 Oct | 10:41 am to 1:02 pm | 5:43 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 20 Oct | 10:31 am to 12:51 pm | 5:31 pm |
| Pune | 20 Oct | 11:09 am to 1:29 pm | 6:08 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 20 Oct | 11:15 am to 1:33 pm | 6:10 pm |
| Jaipur | 20 Oct | 11:02 am to 1:19 pm | 5:53 pm |
| Lucknow | 20 Oct | 10:42 am to 12:59 pm | 5:33 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 Friday, 20 October in Chennai
- Rahu Kalam10:25 am to 11:53 am
- Sunrise and sunset5:59 am and 5:47 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 12:12 pm, no moonset this date
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Ashtami
- NakshatraUttara Ashadha
Durga Ashtami 2034 Choghadiya in Chennai
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5:59 am to 7:28 am | Char | Weak |
| 7:28 am to 8:56 am | Labh | Good |
| 8:56 am to 10:25 am | Amrit | Good |
| 10:25 am to 11:53 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 11:53 am to 1:22 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 1:22 pm to 2:50 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:50 pm to 4:18 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:18 pm to 5:47 pm | Char | Weak |
| 5:47 pm to 7:18 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:18 pm to 8:50 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:50 pm to 10:22 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 10:22 pm to 11:53 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 11:53 pm to 1:25 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 1:25 am to 2:56 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 2:56 am to 4:28 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 4:28 am to 6:00 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
Questions people ask
When is Durga Ashtami in 2034?
Durga Ashtami is on Friday, 20 October, 2034.
What is the Durga Ashtami 2034 puja muhurat in Chennai?
In Chennai, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:42 am to 1:04 pm. Shukla Ashtami runs from 4:41 am, 20 Oct to 5:59 am, 21 Oct.