Durga Ashtami is celebrated on the third day of Durga Puja celebrations and eighth day of Navratri festivities across the country. As the nine days of Navratri draw to a close, special rituals are performed on the last two days of the celebrations from Sandhi Puja to Kumari Puja. After the Prana Pratishtha ceremony on Maha Saptami or second day of Durga Puja, Durga Ashtami begins with Mahasnan and Shodashopachar Puja. It is also the day when nine unmarried girls are worshipped as the incarnation of goddess Durga in the Kanjak or Kumari Puja. All you want to know about the date, puja timings and rituals of Durga Ashtami.

When is Durga Ashtami 2025?

This year Durga Ashtami will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The Ashtami Tithi will begin from Monday, September 29, 2025, at

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