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Durga Ashtami 2026 Date: Know Correct Muhurat and Clear Confusion Over October 18 or 19

News18•14-10-2026, 09:15

•Durga Ashtami fast in 2026 is observed during Navratri on the Shukla Ashtami Tithi of the Ashwin month to worship Maa Mahagauri.
•Confusion exists because Ashtami Tithi spans across parts of both October 18 and October 19, leading to queries about the exact fasting date.
•Based on Udayatithi and scriptural rules regarding Saptami and Navami overlaps, the correct date for Durga Ashtami is Monday, October 19, 2026.
•Three auspicious yogas including Dhriti Yoga, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, and Ravi Yoga will form on October 19, enhancing the day's spiritual benefits.
•Brahma Muhurat, Abhijit Muhurat, and auspicious morning slots are available for properly performing rituals and worshipping Goddess Durga.

Durga Ashtami fast and worship will be observed on Monday, October 19, 2026, based on Udayatithi and the conjunction of Ashtami and Navami Tithi.

Three auspicious yogas form on the day of Durga Ashtami: Dhriti Yoga, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, and Ravi Yoga.

The eighth incarnation of Goddess Durga, Maa Mahagauri, is worshipped on the day of Durga Ashtami.