Maha Ashtami
Major FestivalSunday, 18 October 2026 New York
Maha Ashtami: next dates · New York
| Date | Weekday | Special name |
|---|---|---|
| 18 October 2026Next | Sunday | — |
Maha Ashtami — Significance
Day 3 of Bengali Durga Puja — Ashvina Shukla Ashtami. Sandhi Puja (the most sacred 48-minute sandhi between Ashtami and Navami) is the climax — 108 lotuses and 108 lamps offered to the Devi. Same astronomical day as pan-Hindu Durgashtami.
Day 3 of Bengali Durga Puja — Sandhi Puja climax.
Maha Ashtami — FAQ
- What is Maha Ashtami?
- Day 3 of Bengali Durga Puja — Ashvina Shukla Ashtami.
- When is Maha Ashtami 2026?
- In 2026, Maha Ashtami falls on Sunday, 18 October 2026.
- What is the significance of Maha Ashtami?
- Day 3 of Bengali Durga Puja — Sandhi Puja climax.