Major festival · Zurich, Switzerland

Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) 2026 in Zurich

Name: Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami)
Start: 2026-10-18
Location: Zurich

दुर्गा अष्टमी

Sunday 18 October 2026 Verified

Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) 2026 in Zurich falls on Sunday, 18 October 2026. Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) is the eighth night of Sharad Navratri, the day of Sandhi Puja and Kumari Puja, among the most intense of the Durga Puja days.

In India (national reference)

19 Oct 2026

Where you are · Zurich

18 Oct 2026

The two differ because the tithi doesn't begin and end at midnight — it can start or finish on different calendar days in Zurich than in New Delhi. DevYatra observes the date correct for where you are, not an India-default calendar.

About Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami)

Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) is the eighth night of Sharad Navratri, the day of Sandhi Puja and Kumari Puja, among the most intense of the Durga Puja days.

Also known as: Maha Ashtami · Durgashtami · Ashtami.

Presiding deity: Durga.

Frequently asked

When is Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) 2026 in Zurich?

Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) 2026 in Zurich is on Sunday, 18 October 2026, decided at the sunrise window.

Why is Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) on a different date in Zurich than in India?

Because a tithi doesn't start and end at midnight. In India (New Delhi) Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) 2026 is 19 Oct 2026, but the same tithi resolves to 18 Oct 2026 for Zurich's timezone. DevYatra shows the date correct for where you are.

What else is Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) called?

Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) is also known as Maha Ashtami, Durgashtami, Ashtami.

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