Durga Ashtami & Maha Navami 2020 on same day on October 24

Navratri Ashtami

and Maha Navami are falling on the same day this year. As per the Hindu Panchang, the Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami will be observed on Saturday, October 24, 2020. It is believed that on Maha Navami day - the 9th day of Navratri, Goddess Durga killed the demon Mahishasura.


Navratri Ashtami and

Maha Navami date

and timings are provided below for the reference of devotees:

Durga Ashtami Date & Time

• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2020
• Ashtami Tithi Begins - 06:57 AM on Oct 23, 2020
• Ashtami Tithi Ends - 06:58 AM on Oct 24, 2020

Maha Navami Date & Time

• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2020
• Navami Tithi Begins - 06:58 AM on Oct 24, 2020
• Navami Tithi Ends - 07:41 AM on Oct 25, 2020

Navratri Parana Date & Time

• Date: Sunday, October 25, 2020

On the day of Ashtami and Maha Navami devotees also worship young girls as a form of Navdurga. Worshipping of young girls during Durga Puja is known as Kumari Puja. This year, the Kumari Puja or Kanya Puja will be observed on October 24, 2020.