Durga Ashtami
Kannada
Durga Ashtami
About Durga Ashtami
Durga Ashtami falls on the eighth day of Navratri, dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga. It is one of the most important days of the Navratri festival.
Devotees observe strict fasting, visit temples, and perform special pujas to seek the blessings of Goddess Durga for protection and prosperity.
In Karnataka, the festival is celebrated with traditional rituals, devotional singing, and community gatherings at temples.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe strict fasting and perform special Durga worship.
- Wake up before dawn and take a ritual bath.
- Observe strict fasting throughout the day.
- Visit temples and perform special Durga pujas.
- Chant Durga mantras and perform aarti.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the evening puja with a festive meal.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Set up the Durga altar with flowers and red cloth.
- Offer prayers to Goddess Durga with traditional rituals.
- Chant Durga mantras and perform aarti.
- Distribute prasad to devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, seeking her blessings for protection, prosperity, and the destruction of evil.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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