The eighth day of Navratri celebrations is popularly celebrated as Ashtami or Durga Ashtami – is considered the most important day of Durga Puja. The remaining days of Durga Puja are Navami and finally, Dashami or Dussehra.
This year the festival began on October 7th and commences with Vijaya Dashami on October 15, 2021.
The eighth day marks the victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura, the demon.
On this day, several devotees observe ritualistic fast and gather at pandals to offer pushpanjali. After the puja, people indulge in bhog and light veg food throughout the day.
- Date And Time (Tithi): This year, Ashtami falls on October 13, 2021 (Wednesday).
- Ashtami Tithi Begins – 09:47 PM, October 12, 2021
- Ashtami Tithi Ends – 08:07 PM, October 13, 2021
- Sandhi Puja Muhurat – 07:43 PM to 08:31 PM, October 13, 2021
