Durga Ashtami
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Friday 8 October 2027
Observance date and times for Auckland, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 11:44 am, Thursday 7 October 2027 |
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| Tithi ends | 1:59 pm |
About Durga Ashtami
Durga Ashtami, the eighth day of Navratri, is one of its most important days, especially in Bengali Durga Puja.
How it is observed
Devotees perform Durga puja, and many honour young girls as forms of the Goddess (Kanya Puja) on Ashtami or Navami.
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Calendar basis
Ashwin Shukla Ashtami; tithi prevailing at sunrise
Tradition: Pan-Hindu / Bengali. Customs differ between regions and families — follow your family tradition or temple where it differs.
Across New Zealand
| City | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Fri 8 Oct | — |
| Hamilton | Fri 8 Oct | — |
| Tauranga | Fri 8 Oct | — |
| Wellington | Fri 8 Oct | — |
| Palmerston North | Fri 8 Oct | — |
| Christchurch | Fri 8 Oct | — |
| Dunedin | Fri 8 Oct | — |
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