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Highlights • Today is Navratri Maha Ashtami • Goddess Mahagauri is worshipped on Navratri Maha Ashtami • On Durga Ashtami, many devotees observe day-long fast Today is Durga Ashtami or Navratri Maha Ashtami. A most auspicious day of nine-day Chaitra Navratri, Goddess Mahagauri is worshipped on NavratriMaha Ashtami puja is 11:54 AM to 12.46 PM (Abhijit Muhurta),2:30 PMto 3:22 PM (Vijaya Muhurta) 6:37 PMto 7:01 PM (Godhuli Muhurta).According to legends, Goddess Kali appeared on this day from the forehead of Maa Durga and killed Chanda, Munda, and Rakthabija, the asuras or demons who were with Mahishasura. The eight consorts of Goddess Durga - Brahmani, Maheswari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Narasinghi, Indrani and Chamunda - are worshipped on Maha Ashtami. Navratri Maha Ashtami or Durga Ashtami Puja Vidhi Mantra: Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah Shwete Vrishesamarudha Shwetambaradhara Shuchih Mahagauri Shubham Dadyanmahadeva Pramodada Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Mahagauri Rupena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah There are various puja rituals on Navratri Maha Ashtami. Families mostly in the northern part of the country hold Kanjak, Kanya Puja or Kanya Bhoj on Ashtami. Nine little girls - between five and nine years old - are invited and served a special meal of puri, kala chana and halwa. According to legends, the nine little girls symbolize the avatars of Goddess Durga. During Kanya Puja, the girls are seated near an idol or a photo of the goddess, their feet ...

Durga Ashtami 2022: Durga Ashtami is considered to be one of the most important and auspicious day during Navratri. Durga Ashtami is observed on Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashwina. Durga Ashtami is also known as Maha Ashtami. Maha Ashtami is the third day of Durga Puja or the eighth day of Navratri. Maha Ashtami is going to be observed on 3rd October, 2022. Durga Ashtami 2022 : Durga Ashtami is considered to be one of the most important and auspicious day during Navratri. Durga Ashtami is observed on Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashwina. Durga Ashtami is also known as Maha Ashtami. Maha Ashtami is the third day of Durga Puja or the eighth day of Navratri. Maha Ashtami is going to be observed on 3rd October, 2022. Durga Ashtami 2022: Date and Time Ashtami Tithi Begins - 2nd October, 2022 - 06:47 PM Ashtami Tithi Ends - 3rd October, 2022 - 04:37 PM Durga Ashtami 2022: Significance Maha Ashtami holds a great significance among Hindus. The eight forms of Maa Durga is worshipped on this day. It is believed that eight forms of Maa Durga emerged from her and these eight Shaktis are - Brahamni, Maheshwari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Nasinghi, Indrani and Chamuda. According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Durga is the mother of the universe and is believed to be the power behind the creation, preservation and destruction of the universe. The Hindu warrior Goddess Durga is portrayed as a beautiful woman with ten arms that bear divine weapons to pro...

Shardiya Navratri Ashtami 2021: The eighth day of the auspicious Hindu festival of Navratri is called Ashtami, and on this day, devotees of Maa Durga worship Goddess Mahagauri. The nine-day festival of Navratri is dedicated to the nine forms of goddess Durga, which are Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skanda Mata, Katyayani, Navratri Ashtami 2021: Significance, date, timings, muhurat, and all you need to know Ashtami 2021 Date Ashtami 2021 Significance According to Hindu customs, Goddess MahaGauri blesses devotees with fearlessness. ALSO READ: Durga Puja 2021: All you need to know about significance, date, history and time Additionally, young, unmarried girls are also worshipped on this day and are presented with special Navratri preparations. This ritual is known as Kumari Puja. Devotees believe that these girls are manifestations of Maa Durga. During the puja, worshippers wash their feet, offer them red dupatta, bangles, and a few other tokens of gratitude. Ashtami 2021 Tithi The Ashtami tithi will begin at 9.57 pm on October 12 and will end at 8.07 pm on October 13, according to Drik Panchang. ALSO READ: Happy Navratri 2021: Wishes, images, messages, greetings to send your loved ones Significance of worshipping Maa Mahagauri According to Hindu scriptures, Goddess Mahagauri, depicted with four arms and sitting on a cow, has the power to fulfil all the desires of her devotees and blesses them with fearlessness. People who worships the goddess, get rel...

Mahagauri is the Goddess worshiped on the eighth day of the Maha means extremely and gauri means white. She is worshiped by devotees to attain loyalty in relationships and create life-long bonds. The story of Mahagauri has many versions. The most popular one goes like this. After killing all demons in the Acting on Brahma’s advice, she takes a bath in the river. As she bathes, her dark skin separates from her and takes the form of a female. This female is Kaushiki who goes on to slay the In another story, Parvati wishes to beget Lord Shiva as her husband and as per Rishi Narad’s advise, she undergoes a severe penance deep in the forest to please Shiva. She forgoes all comforts, even food, and braves heat, cold, rain and storms for many years. Her body is soon covered with dirt, soil, insects and dry leaves. Pleased by her devotion, Lord Shiva acquiesces and bathes her in the water of the Ganges that flows from his locks. She emerges in the form of Mahagauri, as white as a jasmine flower and clothed in white. The Goddess in the form of Mahagauri has four arms, carries a trident and a damaru (a small two-headed drum) in two of them and is worshiped as the Goddess of kindness and morality. She rides on a white bull, is said to be nine years old (this being the reason why some parts of the country perform kanya-pujan, worshiping the unmarried girl) and is clothed and ornamented in white.

Tamil actor Prabhu passes away, music composer D Imman performs last rites © Provided by The Statesman Why is the eighth day of Navratri so auspicious The eighth day of Navratri: The eighth day of Navratri is an auspicious day for all devotees of Maa Durga . On this day people worship Goddess Maha Gawri “the purest of all” and honor eight girls who are signified as pristine as the goddess. The girl child is also referred to as Kanjak and is served Halwa Puri and given gifts. But most people are unaware of the story behind why this day is celebrated. According to Shivpurana and Durga-Purana, Maha Gauri is worshipped on the eighth day of Navratri. According to ancient texts, after the Sati wife of lord Shiva burnt herself in the Yagna Kund. Lord Shiva in his rage destroyed the world by performing tandava and later going into deep meditation. One demon named Tadkasoor created a lot of havoc on earth and the universe. The only way to stop him was if Maa Parvathi gave birth to a son in union with Lord Shiva who could kill the demon. Narada requested the mother goddess to perform hard penance so Lord Shiva accepts her as his consort and a son could be born out of this wedlock, who could bring peace to the universe. During her penance, she stopped eating and survived only on water due to which her complexion grew darker her whole body turned black and she became skinny. Insects started crawling on her and her whole body got covered with dust. Lord Shiva after seeing her difficult...

Ashtami Tithi or Mahashtami Vrat is observed on the eighth day of Navratri. Devotees worship Goddess Mahagauri, the eighth manifestation of Navdurga on the eighth days of Navratri. It is believed that at the age of 16, Goddess Shailputri was incredibly attractive and had a fair complexion. She came to know as Goddess Mahagauri because of her light skin tone. As per scriptures, Goddess Durga was created by Tri Murti that is Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. The soul of Goddess Durga came into existence on the day of Shukla Paksha Ashtami. On the occasion, devotees worship the Goddess and observe a day-long fast or vrat in order to seek her divine protection, prosperity, success, happiness, and peace. Mahagauri puja date and time: The Durga Ashtami will begin at 06:47 PM on October 02 and will end at 04:37 PM on October 03. The timings for Sandhi Puja are from 04:13 PM to 05:01 PM. If you want to do Saraswati Pradhan Puja, the timing for Purva Ashadha Puja Muhurat is from 07:31 AM to 01:09 PM on October 03. Durga Ashtami rituals: Devotees wake up early in the morning and worship Goddess Durga by offering her flowers, Chandan (sandalwood paste), dhoop, kumkuma, fruits, etc. Devotees also chant various Devi mantras on this day. Both men and women celebrate this eve and read the Durga Ashtami Vrat Katha and Durga Chalisa. O this day, Kanya Puja is also done by devotees. It is a special day for people who keep Navratri fast and then break it by feeding young girls with the traditio...

Today is the 8th day of Navratri 2020 and Goddess Mahagauri is worshipped on Durga Ashtami orMahashtami. trishul or trident and the other right hand is in Varada Mudra symbolizing abundance. She carries the Damaru in one left hand and the other one is again in Varada Mudra. According to legends, Mahagauri is very beautiful and her skin tone is compared to the jasmin flower and chandan.Women pray to Mahagauri for happiness and abundance in life. Navratri Ashtami 2020 : Mahagauri is worshipped today Another legend surrounding asuras or demons as Goddess Kali, the fiercest avatar of Durga. Durga Ashtami is also special because all the eight consorts of Goddess Durga - Brahmani, Maheswari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Narasinghi, Indrani and Chamunda - are worshipped on the day. Navratri Ashtami 2020 : During Navratri, Mahashtami or Durga Ashtami is the most significant day Durga Ashtami Significance On Ashtami nine small pots are installed and all nine avatars of Devi Durga are invoked in them. All nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped during Maha Ashtami Puja. Kanjak or Kanya Pujan is an important part of Durga Ashtami. Kanjak involves the ritual of inviting eight young girls and worshipping them as avatars of Goddess Durga. Many families do Kanya Pujan on Namami also DurgaAshtami Muhurat Ashtami tithi starts at 6:57 AM on October 23 Ashtami tithi ends at -6:58 AM on October 24 DurgaAshtami Mantras O m Devi Mahagauryai Namah Prarthana: Shwete Vrishesamarudha Shwetambarad...