Durga Puja 2029 Date — Sunday, October 14, 2029
When is Durga Puja in 2029? Durga Puja 2029 falls on Sunday, October 14, 2029.
Observance: Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Durga Puja 2028 date
Durga Puja 2029 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:21 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 05:52 pm |
| Moonrise | 12:58 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:41 am – 05:31 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:43 am – 12:30 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 04:26 pm – 05:52 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Ashtami |
| Nakshatra | Purva Ashadha |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Sun, 14 October 2029 or ask your local mandir.
Durga Puja 2029 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mahalaya (Sarva Pitru Amavasya) | Sun, 7 October 2029 | |
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Mon, 8 October 2029 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Sun, 14 October 2029 | Sandhi puja |
| Maha Navami | Mon, 15 October 2029 | |
| Vijaya Dashami — Durga visarjan | Tue, 16 October 2029 |
Why we celebrate
Day 8 — Mahagauri; Kumari puja and sandhi puja in Bengal.
How it is celebrated
Daily Devi puja, golu/kolu display in South India, garba/dandiya in Gujarat, Durga puja in Bengal. Fasting or sattvic diet through nine days.
Puja timing
Morning and evening puja; Ghatasthapana on Day 1 during Shubh muhurta. Sandhya arati each night.
Foods & offerings
Fasting foods: sabudana, kuttu, fruits, milk. South India: sundal prasadam daily. Bengal: bhog to Ma Durga.
Rituals
- Ghatasthapana (Day 1): establish kalash, invoke Durga, sow barley/jowar.
- Daily: lamp, Devi stotram, offer flowers and naivedyam.
- Color-coded dress optional per day; visit temples for alankaram darshan.
- Kanya puja (invite young girls as Devi) on Ashtami or Navami in many homes.
- Ayudha puja / Saraswati puja on Mahanavami in several regions.
- Vijayadashami: visarjan, sindoor khela, and new beginnings.
Durga Puja dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2028 | Durga Puja 2028 date |
| 2029 | Sun, 14 October 2029 |
Hindu festivals around Durga Puja 2029
- Dussehra 2029 date — Tue, 16 October 2029
- Sharad Navratri 2029 date — Mon, 8 October 2029
- Sharad Purnima 2029 date — Sun, 21 October 2029
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2029 date — Sun, 7 October 2029
- Karva Chauth 2029 date — Fri, 26 October 2029
- Dhanteras 2029 date — Sun, 4 November 2029
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2029 date — Mon, 5 November 2029
- Diwali 2029 date — Tue, 6 November 2029
- Govardhan Puja 2029 date — Tue, 6 November 2029
- Anant Chaturdashi 2029 date — Fri, 21 September 2029
- Bhai Dooj 2029 date — Wed, 7 November 2029
- Chhath Puja 2029 date — Sun, 11 November 2029
Durga Puja 2029 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:43 am – 12:29 pm | 04:26 pm – 05:52 pm | 06:21 am | 05:52 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:00 pm – 12:47 pm | 04:48 pm – 06:16 pm | 06:32 am | 06:16 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:41 am – 12:29 pm | 04:32 pm – 06:01 pm | 06:09 am | 06:01 pm |
| Chennai | 11:31 am – 12:18 pm | 04:21 pm – 05:50 pm | 05:59 am | 05:50 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:38 am – 12:25 pm | 04:26 pm – 05:54 pm | 06:08 am | 05:54 pm |
| Kolkata | 10:59 am – 11:45 am | 03:44 pm – 05:12 pm | 05:32 am | 05:12 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Sun, 14 October 2029.
Durga Puja 2029 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Durga Puja 2029 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Sun, 14 October 2029 is 11:43 am – 12:29 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
