Durga Ashtami, also known as Maha Ashtami, is one of the most sacred and celebrated days of Navratri. In 2025, the festival falls on Tuesday, September 30, with the Ashtami Tithi beginning on September 29 at 4:31 PM and ending on September 30 at 6:06 PM. Dedicated to Maa Mahagauri, this day is marked by elaborate rituals, fasting, and prayers across India, especially in states like West Bengal, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi. Considered the day when Goddess Durga vanquished Mahishasura, it symbolises the victory of good over evil and the divine power that protects devotees.

Durga Ashtami 2025: Date and Tithi

This year, Durga Ashtami—also known as Maha Ashtami—falls on Tuesday, September 30. The Ashtami Tithi begins at 4:31 PM on September 29 and concludes at 6:06 PM on September 30. T

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