Maha Ashtami 2026 On October 18 And 19: Check Timings, Kanya Bhoj Muhurat & Details About Ujjain Nagar Puja

Maha Ashtami is set to occur on October 18 and 19, 2026, owing to the extended Ashtami tithi period during Navratri. The Ashtami tithi commences at 8:27 AM on Sunday, October 18, and lasts until 10:51 AM on Monday, October 19, according to the Hindu Panchang. The Navami tithi follows thereafter. Maha Ashtami Puja Time and Auspicious Muhurat For individuals who prefer nighttime worship, the recommended Maha Ashtami puja time is between 3 PM and 5 PM on Sunday, October 18.

Conversely, those adhering to the morning puja tradition can perform the rituals on Monday, October 19, before 11:30 AM. Ujjain Nagar Puja At Chaubis Khamba Mata Temple in Ujjain, the conventional Nagar Puja of the revered Mahamaya and Mahalaya Devi temples will be held on Monday morning. As per traditional religious practices, the district collector will pour liquor to the deity during this ceremony.

This year's Navratri features two Sarvartha Siddhi Yog and two Ravi Yog. Astrological experts deem these periods suitable for spiritual practices and for acquiring land, houses, buildings, property, and vehicles. Kanya Pujan 2026: Auspicious Timings For devotees planning to conduct Kanya Pujan and Kanya Bhoj on Ashtami, the ideal period to carry out these rituals is before 10:51 AM on October 19, as per astrological counsel.

If this timeframe is missed, the Abhijeet Muhurat from 11:43 AM to 12:30 PM is believed to be suitable for worship and the Kanya Bhoj rituals. This period is also considered auspicious for concluding significant ceremonies, even as the Ashtami tithi ends and Navami begins. Record-breaking Kanya Pujan Mahotsav In MP's Ujjain North, 31,000 girls participated in the Kanya Pujan Mahotsav at 151 locations during Navratri.