Durga Ashtami 1999 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 1999 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 1999?

In New Delhi, Durga Ashtami 1999 falls on Monday, 18 October 1999. The day can differ by region and tradition.

Is Durga Ashtami 1999 on the same date everywhere?

Not always. The day follows the tithi at each place, so it can fall a day apart. Among the cities listed here, London, New York, Toronto and Dubai have a different date from New Delhi.

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.