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Durga Ashtami and Mahanavami 2026: Date, Muhurat, Yogas and Significance
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News18•10-10-2026, 10:35
Durga Ashtami and Mahanavami 2026: Date, Muhurat, Yogas and Significance
- •Durga Ashtami 2026 falls on October 19 based on Udayatithi, while Mahanavami worship will also be observed on the same day.
- •Ashwin Shukla Ashtami tithi begins on October 18 at 08:27 AM and ends on October 19 at 10:51 AM.
- •Goddess Mahagauri is worshipped on Durga Ashtami, and Kanya Pujan is performed on this auspicious day.
- •Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, and Dhriti Yoga will form on Durga Ashtami and Mahanavami, enhancing the spiritual significance.
- •Abhijit Muhurat is from 11:43 AM to 12:29 PM, and Brahma Muhurat is from 04:43 AM to 05:34 AM on the day.
Key Questions Answered
According to the Vedic panchang and Udayatithi, Durga Ashtami falls on October 19, 2026, when Goddess Mahagauri is worshipped and Kanya Pujan is performed.
Mahanavami and Durga Ashtami are observed together on October 19 because the Saptami tithi spans two days this year, meaning the Mahanavami fast and worship occur on the same day as Ashtami.
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga and Ravi Yoga will begin in the afternoon at 03:38 PM on Durga Ashtami and Mahanavami, lasting until October 20 at 06:25 AM, alongside Dhriti Yoga which runs until late night.
