Durga Ashtami 2026
दुर्गा अष्टमी
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Durga Ashtami (दुर्गा अष्टमी) 2026 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. Get authentic Vedic guidance, dos & don'ts, and personal predictions based on your birth chart.
Significance
Most powerful day to invoke Maa Durga's protection. Sandhi Puja occurs at the junction of Ashtami-Navami.
✓ 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?
Durga Ashtami 2026 falls on Monday, 19 October 2026.
What is the muhurat for Durga Ashtami 2026?
Sandhi Puja: Last 24 minutes of Ashtami + first 24 minutes of Navami
Who is the planetary ruler of Durga Ashtami?
The planetary ruler of Durga Ashtami is Maa Mahagauri.
What is the significance of Durga Ashtami?
Most powerful day to invoke Maa Durga's protection. Sandhi Puja occurs at the junction of Ashtami-Navami.