Durga Ashtami 2026 in Chennai
दुर्गा अष्टमी · चेन्नई
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Durga Ashtami 2026 in Chennai (चेन्नई) falls on Monday, 19 October 2026. Planetary ruler: Maa Mahagauri. Auspicious muhurat: Sandhi Puja: Last 24 minutes of Ashtami + first 24 minutes of Navami. Eighth day of Sharad Navratri, dedicated to Maa Mahagauri. Visit famous Chennai temples like Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Parthasarathy Temple for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Chennai-specific timings.
Significance of Durga Ashtami
Most powerful day to invoke Maa Durga's protection. Sandhi Puja occurs at the junction of Ashtami-Navami.
🛕 Where to celebrate Durga Ashtami in Chennai
These temples in Chennai are especially powerful during Durga Ashtami:
- ●Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- ●Parthasarathy Temple
- ●Marundeeswarar Temple
✓ Do's
- ●Perform Mahagauri puja
- ●Conduct Kanya Pujan (worship 9 young girls)
- ●Offer coconut, kheer, halwa
- ●Donate clothes to girls
✗ Don'ts
- ●Do not break fast before Sandhi Puja
- ●Avoid disrespecting any female
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When is Durga Ashtami 2026 in Chennai?
Durga Ashtami 2026 is celebrated in Chennai on Monday, 19 October 2026.
What is the Durga Ashtami muhurat in Chennai?
The Durga Ashtami muhurat in Chennai is Sandhi Puja: Last 24 minutes of Ashtami + first 24 minutes of Navami.
Which temples to visit on Durga Ashtami in Chennai?
Famous temples in Chennai: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Marundeeswarar Temple.
Who is the planetary ruler of Durga Ashtami?
The planetary ruler of Durga Ashtami is Maa Mahagauri.