New Delhi, March 26 -- Durga Ashtami 2026, one of the most significant days of Chaitra Navratri, will be observed on March 26, 2026, with devotees across India performing Kanya Pujan and worshipping Maa Mahagauri, the eighth form of Goddess Durga. The day holds deep spiritual importance, marking divine feminine energy, purity, and the triumph of good over evil.

Chaitra Navratri began on March 19 and will conclude on March 27 with Ram Navami. Notably, Durga Ashtami and Navami fall on the same day this year, making the occasion especially auspicious for devotees.

According to the Hindu calendar, the Ashtami Tithi spans across two days:

Ashtami Tithi Begins: March 25, 2026 - 01:53 PM

Ashtami Tithi Ends: March 26, 2026 - 11:48 AM (approx....