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Durga Ashtami

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Navratri 8th day: Mahagauri, and the two stories of how Parvati turned radiant

Navratri's 8th day, Sunday 18 October 2026, honours Mahagauri; the texts explain her radiant form through more than one story of Parvati's penance.

17 Oct 2026, 20:00 IST

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Ashtami tithi runs from 8:27 am on Oct 18 to 10:51 am on Oct 19, 2026; panchangs using the sunrise rule mark Ashtami and Navami together on Oct 19.

15 Oct 2026, 16:05 IST