Durga Ashtami 1966 datemay vary

About Durga Ashtami

The eighth day of Navratri, Maha Ashtami, among the most important days of Durga Puja. Many families perform Kanya Puja, honouring young girls as forms of the Goddess.

Durga Ashtami 1966 in other cities

The day follows the tithi at each place, so it is not always the same everywhere.

Festival days are worked out from the tithi for each place. They can fall a day apart between regions, traditions and countries, and public holidays are set by each country’s own authority, so please confirm with your local calendar. In Nepal, festival days and public holidays are fixed each year by the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti and the government.

Questions people ask

When is Durga Ashtami in 1966?

In New Delhi, Durga Ashtami 1966 falls on Friday, 21 October 1966. The day can differ by region and tradition.

Is Durga Ashtami 1966 on the same date everywhere?

For the cities listed here the date is the same as New Delhi. It follows the tithi at each place, so elsewhere, or in another tradition, it can fall a day apart.

Is Durga Ashtami a public holiday?

That depends on the country and state. Public holidays are set by each country’s own authority, and in Nepal by the government on the advice of the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti. Please check the official holiday list where you live.