Durga Ashtami, also known as 'Maha Ashtami', is an important Hindu ritual dedicated to Goddess Shakti. It is observed on the 'Ashtami' (8th day) of the 'Shukla Paksha' (the bright fortnight of moon) every lunar month. On this day, the weapons of Goddess Durga are worshipped, and the celebration is known as 'Astra Puja'. This day is also popularly referred to as 'Virashtami' owing to the display of arms and other forms of martial arts. Hindu devotees offer prayers to Goddess Durga and keep a strict fast to seek Her divine blessings. Durga Ashtami Vrat is observed with complete devotion in India's northern and western regions. In some regions of Andhra Pradesh, Durga Ashtami is celebrated as 'Bathukamma Panduga'. Durga Ashtami Vrat is a significant observance for followers of Hinduism
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| Name | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Magha, Shukla Ashtami | January 26, 2026, Monday | Begins - 11:10 PM, Jan 25 Ends - 09:17 PM, Jan 26 |
| Phalguna, Shukla Ashtami | February 24, 2026, Tuesday | Begins - 07:01 AM, Feb 24 Ends - 04:51 AM, Feb 25 |
| Chaitra, Shukla Ashtami | March 26, 2026, Thursday | Begins - 01:50 PM, Mar 25 Ends - 11:48 AM, Mar 26 |
| Vaishakha, Shukla Ashtami | April 24, 2026, Friday | Begins - 08:49 PM, Apr 23 Ends - 07:21 PM, Apr 24 |
| Jyeshtha, Shukla Ashtami | May 23, 2026, Saturday | Begins - 05:04 AM, May 23 Ends - 04:27 AM, May 24 |
| Jyeshtha, Shukla Ashtami | June 22, 2026, Monday | Begins - 03:20 PM, Jun 21 Ends - 03:39 PM, Jun 22 |
| Ashadha, Shukla Ashtami | July 21, 2026, Tuesday | Begins - 04:02 AM, Jul 21 Ends - 05:16 AM, Jul 22 |
| Shravana, Shukla Ashtami | August 20, 2026, Thursday | Begins - 07:19 PM, Aug 19 Ends - 09:18 PM, Aug 20 |
| Bhadrapada, Shukla Ashtami | September 19, 2026, Saturday | Begins - 01:00 PM, Sep 18 Ends - 03:26 PM, Sep 19 |
| Ashwina, Shukla Ashtami | October 19, 2026, Monday | Begins - 08:27 AM, Oct 18 Ends - 10:51 AM, Oct 19 |
| Kartika, Shukla Ashtami | November 17, 2026, Tuesday | Begins - 04:19 AM, Nov 17 Ends - 06:04 AM, Nov 18 |
| Margashirsha, Shukla Ashtami | December 17, 2026, Thursday | Begins - 10:45 PM, Dec 16 Ends - 11:25 PM, Dec 17 |
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