Durga Ashtami 2026 — Kollam
Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) is the eighth day of Sharad Navratri and one of its most important days, dedicated to Goddess Mahagauri.
In 2026, Durga Ashtami is on Monday, 19 October 2026.
- Shukla Ashtami begins: 18 Oct 2026, 8:28 AM
- Shukla Ashtami ends: 19 Oct 2026, 10:52 AM
Date and timings for Kollam.
All days of Durga Ashtami 2026
| Date | Observance | Tithi / timing |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, 19 Oct | Durga Ashtami | Shukla Ashtami: 18 Oct 2026, 8:28 AM to 19 Oct 2026, 10:52 AM |
| Tuesday, 20 Oct | Maha Navami | Shukla Navami: 19 Oct 2026, 10:52 AM to 20 Oct 2026, 12:50 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 Kollam. 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 2026?
In 2026, Durga Ashtami is on Monday, 19 October 2026. (Kollam)
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.