Durga Ashtami, or Mahashtami, will be observed on March 26, 2026. This day honors Goddess Maha Gauri, the eighth form of Goddess Durga. Devotees will celebrate the victory of good over evil. Rituals include Kanya Puja, where young girls are worshipped. The day signifies purity, peace, and wisdom. It is a sacred time during Chaitra Navratri.