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Maha Ashtami on Tuesday With Sandhi Puja at 5:42–6:30 PM

DrikPanchang timings confirm a rare ten-day Navratri that concludes with Vijayadashami on October 2.

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Overview

  • Ashtami tithi runs from September 29 at 4:31 p.m. to September 30 at 6:06 p.m., with the 48‑minute Sandhi Puja muhurat on September 30 from 5:42 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Vijayadashami will be observed on Thursday, October 2, with Dashami tithi from October 1 at 7:01 p.m. to October 2 at 7:10 p.m., and the auspicious puja window from 2:05 p.m. to 2:53 p.m.; the day is a nationwide public and bank holiday.
  • Key Maha Ashtami practices include Mahasnan, Shodashopachar Puja, and Kanya Pujan, with auspicious windows reported at 5:00–6:12 a.m. and 10:40 a.m.–12:10 p.m.
  • Maha Saptami was marked today with large public celebrations and tight security across West Bengal, Assam, and Odisha, as Durga Puja pandals drew heavy crowds.
  • The festival extends to ten days this year due to Tritiya being observed over two days on September 24–25, and Durga Puja events that began around September 27 will conclude with visarjan on October 2.