Durga Ashtami 2040: date and puja muhurat
Durga Ashtami is on Saturday, 13 October, 2040. In Chennai, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:43 am to 1:06 pm. Shukla Ashtami runs from 3:13 am, 13 Oct to 1:06 am, 14 Oct.
Durga Ashtami 2040 muhurat by city
Shukla Ashtami runs from 3:13 am, 13 Oct to 1:06 am, 14 Oct (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 13 Oct | 10:51 am to 1:12 pm | 5:55 pm |
| Delhi | 13 Oct | 10:57 am to 1:16 pm | 5:53 pm |
| Mumbai | 13 Oct | 11:14 am to 1:34 pm | 6:16 pm |
| Chennai | 13 Oct | 10:43 am to 1:06 pm | 5:50 pm |
| Bengaluru | 13 Oct | 10:54 am to 1:16 pm | 6:01 pm |
| Kolkata | 13 Oct | 10:12 am to 12:32 pm | 5:12 pm |
| Vijayawada | 13 Oct | 10:42 am to 1:04 pm | 5:47 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 13 Oct | 10:32 am to 12:53 pm | 5:36 pm |
| Pune | 13 Oct | 11:10 am to 1:31 pm | 6:13 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 13 Oct | 11:15 am to 1:35 pm | 6:15 pm |
| Jaipur | 13 Oct | 11:03 am to 1:22 pm | 6:00 pm |
| Lucknow | 13 Oct | 10:42 am to 1:01 pm | 5:39 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 2040 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 | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:28 am to 8:57 am | Shubh | Good |
| 8:57 am to 10:25 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:25 am to 11:54 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 11:54 am to 1:23 pm | Char | Weak |
| 1:23 pm to 2:52 pm | Labh | Good |
| 2:52 pm to 4:21 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 4:21 pm to 5:50 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 5:50 pm to 7:21 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 7:21 pm to 8:52 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:52 pm to 10:23 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 10:23 pm to 11:55 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 11:55 pm to 1:26 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 1:26 am to 2:57 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:57 am to 4:28 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:28 am to 5:59 am (night) | Labh | Good |
Maha Ashtami of Navaratri. Saddula Bathukamma in Telangana is usually celebrated around this day. Deity: Goddess Durga.
Also on Saturday, 13 October in Chennai
- Rahu Kalam8:57 am to 10:25 am
- Sunrise and sunset5:59 am and 5:50 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 12:33 pm, no moonset this date
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Ashtami
- NakshatraPurva Ashadha
Questions people ask
When is Durga Ashtami in 2040?
Durga Ashtami is on Saturday, 13 October, 2040.
What is the Durga Ashtami 2040 puja muhurat in Chennai?
In Chennai, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:43 am to 1:06 pm. Shukla Ashtami runs from 3:13 am, 13 Oct to 1:06 am, 14 Oct.