Durga Ashtami / Maha Navami 2026: Date, Tithi & Significance
Durga Ashtami / Maha Navami 2026 falls on Monday, 19 October 2026. [Shakti] 8th and 9th day of Navratri; Kanya Puja and Maha Navami rituals Tithi at sunrise: Shukla Paksha Ashtami.
- Monday, 19 October 2026
- Tithi: Shukla Paksha Ashtami
- Sunrise (New Delhi, India): 06:24 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Durga Ashtami / Maha Navami in 2026?
Durga Ashtami / Maha Navami 2026 falls on Monday, 19 October 2026.
- Why is Durga Ashtami / Maha Navami celebrated?
[Shakti] 8th and 9th day of Navratri; Kanya Puja and Maha Navami rituals
- What is the tithi on Durga Ashtami / Maha Navami 2026?
At sunrise in New Delhi, India the tithi is Shukla Paksha Ashtami and the nakshatra is Uttara Ashadha.
- What are the sunrise and sunset times on Durga Ashtami / Maha Navami 2026?
In New Delhi, India, sunrise is at 06:24 AM and sunset at 05:48 PM. Times differ by city.