Durga Ashtami 2026 in Delhi NCR
दुर्गा अष्टमी · दिल्ली एनसीआर
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Durga Ashtami 2026 in Delhi NCR (दिल्ली एनसीआर) 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 Delhi NCR temples like Akshardham Temple and Kalkaji Mandir for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Delhi NCR-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 Delhi NCR
These temples in Delhi NCR are especially powerful during Durga Ashtami:
- ●Akshardham Temple
- ●Kalkaji Mandir
- ●Chhatarpur Mandir
- ●ISKCON Temple Dwarka
✓ 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 Delhi NCR?
Durga Ashtami 2026 is celebrated in Delhi NCR on Monday, 19 October 2026.
What is the Durga Ashtami muhurat in Delhi NCR?
The Durga Ashtami muhurat in Delhi NCR is Sandhi Puja: Last 24 minutes of Ashtami + first 24 minutes of Navami.
Which temples to visit on Durga Ashtami in Delhi NCR?
Famous temples in Delhi NCR: Akshardham Temple, Kalkaji Mandir, Chhatarpur Mandir, ISKCON Temple Dwarka.
Who is the planetary ruler of Durga Ashtami?
The planetary ruler of Durga Ashtami is Maa Mahagauri.