What is the Shubh Muhurat and Sunrise time on Maha Ashtami (Durga Ashtami) (2026-10-17)?

On Maha Ashtami (Durga Ashtami) (Saturday, 17 October 2026), Sunrise is at 6:23 AM and Sunset is at 5:50 PM. Brahma Muhurat is from 4:43 AM to 5:33 AM, Abhijit Muhurat is 11:44 AM to 12:29 PM, and Rahu Kaal is from 9:15 AM to 10:41 AM.

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Maha Ashtami (Durga Ashtami) (2026) — महाष्टमी (दुर्गाष्टमी एवं कन्या पूजन)

🗓️ Saturday, 17 October 2026 • शनिवार, 17 अक्टूबर 2026

🕉️ Spiritual Significance & Observance

Worship of Maa Mahagauri, Sandhi pooja, and reverential feeding of young girls (Kanya Pujan).

🪔 आध्यात्मिक महत्व एवं पर्व विवरण

मां महागौरी की महापूजा, संधि पूजा एवं नव कन्याओं का आदरपूर्वक पूजन व भोज।

🙏 Vrat, Fasting & Puja Guidelines (व्रत एवं पूजा नियम)

English: Halwa, Puri, Chana bhog to nine devis.

हिन्दी: हलवा, पूरी और काले चने का सात्विक महाप्रसाद कन्याओं को अर्पण।

⏳ Maha Ashtami (Durga Ashtami) 2026 Panchang & Shubh Muhurat (2026-10-17)

Calculated for New Delhi (नई दिल्ली) • Standard IST (UTC+05:30)

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Tithi (तिथि)

Saptami (सप्तमी)

Shukla Paksha (शुक्ल पक्ष)

Nakshatra (नक्षत्र)

Mula (मूल)

Yoga: Atiganda

Sunrise & Sunset (सूर्योदय / सूर्यास्त)

🌅 6:23 AM • 🌇 5:50 PM

Month: Ashwin (अश्विन)

Brahma & Abhijit Muhurat (शुभ मुहूर्त)

Brahma: 4:43 AM – 5:33 AM

Abhijit: 11:44 AM – 12:29 PM

Rahu Kaal (राहुकाल - वर्जित समय)

⚠️ 9:15 AM – 10:41 AM

Avoid starting new rituals during Rahu Kaal

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Maha Ashtami (Durga Ashtami) (महाष्टमी (दुर्गाष्टमी एवं कन्या पूजन))

1. When is Maha Ashtami (Durga Ashtami) in 2026? (महाष्टमी (दुर्गाष्टमी एवं कन्या पूजन) 2026 में कब है?)

Maha Ashtami (Durga Ashtami) (महाष्टमी (दुर्गाष्टमी एवं कन्या पूजन)) is observed on Saturday, 17 October 2026 (2026-10-17). On this day, the Vedic Tithi is Saptami (सप्तमी) in Ashwin (अश्विन) month.

2. What is the Puja Shubh Muhurat on Maha Ashtami (Durga Ashtami)?

Sunrise occurs at 6:23 AM and Sunset at 5:50 PM. Brahma Muhurat for early morning bath and Sankalpa is 4:43 AM to 5:33 AM, while Rahu Kaal (9:15 AM – 10:41 AM) should be avoided for auspicious beginnings.