Durga Ashtami 2026 in Pune
दुर्गा अष्टमी · पुणे
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Durga Ashtami 2026 in Pune (पुणे) 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 Pune temples like Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati and Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Pune-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 Pune
These temples in Pune are especially powerful during Durga Ashtami:
- ●Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati
- ●Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati
- ●Tulja Bhavani 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 Pune?
Durga Ashtami 2026 is celebrated in Pune on Monday, 19 October 2026.
What is the Durga Ashtami muhurat in Pune?
The Durga Ashtami muhurat in Pune is Sandhi Puja: Last 24 minutes of Ashtami + first 24 minutes of Navami.
Which temples to visit on Durga Ashtami in Pune?
Famous temples in Pune: Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati, Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati, Tulja Bhavani Temple.
Who is the planetary ruler of Durga Ashtami?
The planetary ruler of Durga Ashtami is Maa Mahagauri.