Durga Ashtami 2027: Thursday, 7 October 2027
Durga Ashtami in 2027 falls on Thursday, 7 October 2027. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: shukla ashtami tithi prevailing at sunset. Abhijit Muhurat runs 11:46 AM – 12:32 PM IST.
Shubh muhurat windows
The signature timing is the Sandhi Puja at the Ashtami–Navami junction (the last 24 minutes of Ashtami and first 24 of Navami). The day's Abhijit Muhurat above serves daytime puja; the junction window is computed in the app.
7 October 2027 (Thursday)
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:46 AM – 12:32 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the universally auspicious midday window (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Durga Ashtami celebrate?
Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) is the eighth tithi of Sharad Navratri and the central day of Durga Puja: the goddess's weapons are worshipped (Astra Puja), the Sandhi Puja is performed at the Ashtami-Navami junction, and homes hold kanya pujan.
Frequently asked questions
When is Durga Ashtami in 2027?
Durga Ashtami in 2027 falls on Thursday, 7 October 2027. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: shukla ashtami tithi prevailing at sunset.
What does Durga Ashtami celebrate?
Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) is the eighth tithi of Sharad Navratri and the central day of Durga Puja: the goddess's weapons are worshipped (Astra Puja), the Sandhi Puja is performed at the Ashtami-Navami junction, and homes hold kanya pujan.
What is the shubh muhurat on Durga Ashtami 2027?
The computed windows for 7 October 2027 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 11:46 AM to 12:32 PM IST. The signature timing is the Sandhi Puja at the Ashtami–Navami junction (the last 24 minutes of Ashtami and first 24 of Navami). The day's Abhijit Muhurat above serves daytime puja; the junction window is computed in the app.
Does the Durga Ashtami date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Durga Ashtami is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2026?
Durga Ashtami in 2026 falls on Sunday, 18 October 2026. Full windows and notes are on the Durga Ashtami 2026 page, linked below.