Festival date and tithi
Durga Ashtami 2027
दुर्गा अष्टमी
Eighth day of Sharad Navaratri dedicated to Goddess Durga.
At a glance
When is Durga Ashtami 2027?
Durga Ashtami 2027 is on Thursday, 7 October 2027. The Hindu date is Shukla Ashtami, Ashwin.
Also known as: Maha Ashtami 2027, Durgashtami 2027.
- Date
- Thursday, 7 October 2027
- Hindu date
- Shukla Ashtami, Ashwin
- Tithi checked at
- Sunrise
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Falls on Ashwin Shukla Ashtami, the eighth tithi of the bright fortnight during Sharad Navaratri.
For 2027, Samvat resolves the observance to Thursday, 7 October 2027, with Shukla Ashtami, Ashwin. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
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Common questions
What is the date of Durga Ashtami 2027?
Durga Ashtami 2027 is on Thursday, 7 October 2027. The Hindu date is Shukla Ashtami, Ashwin.
What is the tithi for Durga Ashtami 2027?
Durga Ashtami is observed on Shukla Ashtami, Ashwin. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2027 calendar date.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.