Durga Ashtami 2017
Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) is the eighth day of Sharad Navratri and one of its most important days, dedicated to Goddess Mahagauri.
In 2017, Durga Ashtami is on Thursday, 28 September 2017.
- Shukla Ashtami begins: 27 Sept 2017, 7:08 PM
- Shukla Ashtami ends: 28 Sept 2017, 9:36 PM
Date and timings for New Delhi.
All days of Durga Ashtami 2017
| Date | Observance | Tithi / timing |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 28 Sept | Durga Ashtami | Shukla Ashtami: 27 Sept 2017, 7:08 PM to 28 Sept 2017, 9:36 PM |
| Friday, 29 Sept | Maha Navami | Shukla Navami: 28 Sept 2017, 9:36 PM to 29 Sept 2017, 11:50 PM |
How the date is fixed
Durga Ashtami falls on Shukla Ashtami of Ashwin. The day is decided by the tithi prevailing at sunrise (udaya tithi). When the tithi touches that time on two days, the day it covers more is used.
Calculated for New Delhi. Festival dates can differ by a day between cities and between regional traditions; your family priest's panchang has the final word.
How it is celebrated
Devotees fast, worship the goddess, perform kanya puja by feeding nine young girls, and in Bengal offer pushpanjali; the Sandhi puja is performed at the junction of Ashtami and Navami.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Durga Ashtami in 2017?
In 2017, Durga Ashtami is on Thursday, 28 September 2017. (New Delhi)
Why do calendars sometimes show different dates for Durga Ashtami?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar tithi, which begins and ends at different clock times. Each festival has a rule about which part of the day the tithi must cover — sunrise, midday, dusk or midnight. When the tithi straddles two days, calendars that apply the rule for a different city, or a different tradition, can land on different days. We show the rule we used and the tithi timings so you can check.