Overview

• In 2025, Durga Ashtami falls on Tuesday, September 30, during Sharadiya Navratri which runs from September 22 to October 1.
• Traditional observances begin with Mahasnan and Shodashopachar Puja, with many placing nine pots to invoke the nine Shaktis of Durga.
• Kanjak Puja is a central custom in which nine girls are welcomed and served dishes such as kheer, puri, and chana as a mark of reverence.
• The day commemorates Goddess Durga’s victory over the demon Mahishasura, with some accounts highlighting Mahagauri’s worship and the defeat of Chanda and Munda.
• Lifestyle outlets are offering curated wishes, quotes, images, and status lines to help devotees share greetings and participate in the festival.