Durga Ashtami 2026 in Kolkata
दुर्गा अष्टमी · कोलकाता
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Durga Ashtami 2026 in Kolkata (कोलकाता) 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 Kolkata temples like Kalighat Kali Temple and Dakshineswar Kali Temple for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Kolkata-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 Kolkata
These temples in Kolkata are especially powerful during Durga Ashtami:
- ●Kalighat Kali Temple
- ●Dakshineswar Kali Temple
- ●Belur Math
✓ 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 Kolkata?
Durga Ashtami 2026 is celebrated in Kolkata on Monday, 19 October 2026.
What is the Durga Ashtami muhurat in Kolkata?
The Durga Ashtami muhurat in Kolkata is Sandhi Puja: Last 24 minutes of Ashtami + first 24 minutes of Navami.
Which temples to visit on Durga Ashtami in Kolkata?
Famous temples in Kolkata: Kalighat Kali Temple, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math.
Who is the planetary ruler of Durga Ashtami?
The planetary ruler of Durga Ashtami is Maa Mahagauri.