Durga Ashtami
MarathiAlso known as: Ashtami, Maha Ashtami
Durga Ashtami
About Durga Ashtami
Durga Ashtami is the eighth day of Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Durga in her warrior form. It is celebrated with great fervour across Maharashtra.
Special pujas and homas are performed at Durga temples. The goddess is adorned with special ornaments and offered elaborate prayers.
Devotees observe fasting and visit temples throughout the day. Kanya puja (worship of young girls) is also performed.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe strict fasting and perform elaborate Durga pujas.
Om Durgayai Namah, I seek the blessings of Goddess Durga for protection, strength, and the removal of all obstacles.
- Wake up early and take a ritual bath.
- Observe strict fasting throughout the day.
- Visit Durga temples and participate in special pujas.
- Perform Kanya puja by worshipping young girls.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Set up the Durga idol and prepare offerings.
- Offer red flowers, sindoor, and fruits to the goddess.
- Perform homa (fire ritual) with sacred mantras.
- Perform aarti and distribute prasad.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Kanya puja involves worshipping young pre-pubescent girls as embodiments of Goddess Durga. Their feet are washed, offered food, and given gifts.
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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Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.