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