During Ashwin Devi Sharan Navratri, 8th day of Navratri 2026 is on 18 October and in Chaitra Navratri it was March 26. This day marks Devi Ashtami, Durga Ashtami, Mahashtami, Virashtami. But this year due to Shunya Tithi and Tithi Vriddhi, 8th day of Navratri falls on Saptami day.
On this day, Maa Mahagauri is worshipped in Navadurga Sampradaya (Shakteya Sampradayam).
Sri Saraswati Devi is the 8th day Alankaram in Vijayawada Temple Navaratri 2025. During Dasara Navaratri of Kanakadurga Temple, each day one of the forms of Goddess Durga is worshipped.
Navratri 2026 dates – Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Navratri
Auspicious Time for 8th day Navratri Puja – 18 October 2026
Abhijit Muhurat Puja : 11.38 AM to 12.25 PM
Amrita Kala Puja : 7.24 AM to 9.12 AM
Rahu Kala Puja : 4.25 PM to 5.52 PM
Pradosha Kaala Puja : 6.08 PM to 8.34 PM
Auspicious Choghadiya for 8th day Navratri Puja
Labh Choghadiya (लाभ चौघड़िया) – Auspicious Choghadiya – 9.06 AM to 10.33 AM
Amrut Choghadiya (अमृत चौघड़िया) – Auspicious Choghadiya – 10.33 AM to 12.01 PM
Shubh Choghadiya (शुभ चौघड़िया) – Auspicious Choghadiya – 1.29 PM to 2.57 PM
Shubh Choghadiya (शुभ चौघड़िया) – Auspicious Choghadiya – 5.52 PM to 7.25 PM
Amrut Choghadiya (अमृत चौघड़िया) – Auspicious Choghadiya – 7.25 PM to 8.57 PM
Sandhi Puja 2026 Timing | Auspicious Muhurat in Durga Puja 2026