Durga Ashtami 2027
Durga Ashtami 2027 falls on Thursday, October 7, 2027.
Date and Panchanga Basis
- Date: Thursday, October 7, 2027 (also observed as Maha Ashtami)
- Rule: Ashwina Shukla Ashtami, the eighth and fiercest day of Navratri.
- Reckoning: amanta lunar months; date fixed by the tithi prevailing at sunrise (udaya tithi).
This date is computed from sidereal Sun and Moon positions (Swiss-precision Meeus ephemeris, Lahiri ayanamsa), not copied from a stored calendar. Regional almanacs that apply a different local rule can occasionally differ by one day; where a festival anchors to a specific hour, such as midnight for Janmashtami or midday for Ganesh Chaturthi, the matching classical rule is used.
Significance
Maha Ashtami is the peak of Durga worship within Navratri, the day of Sandhi puja at the junction of Ashtami and Navami. Kumari puja and weapons worship (astra puja) traditionally fall on this tithi.
Timing Your Observance
A festival date names the day; a muhurta names the hour. For puja timing on October 7, consult the day's panchanga: the prevailing tithi and nakshatra, the choghadiya windows, and the Rahu Kaal period to avoid. The daily panchang, choghadiya timings, and Rahu Kaal calculator cover this for your city, and the birth chart calculator shows how the day's sky sits against your own chart.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Durga Ashtami in 2027?
Durga Ashtami 2027 falls on Thursday, October 7, 2027. Ashwina Shukla Ashtami, the eighth and fiercest day of Navratri.
How is the Durga Ashtami date decided?
The date follows the tithi prevailing at sunrise (udaya tithi) in amanta lunar-month reckoning. This page computes it from sidereal Sun and Moon longitudes (Lahiri ayanamsa) rather than a stored table.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2026?
Durga Ashtami 2026 falls on Monday, October 19, 2026.