Ashtami march 2023

Devotees offer prayers to Goddess Durga and keep fast to seek blessings on this occasion. Durga Ashtami Vrat March 2023 Date: March 29th, Wednesday. Tithi Timing: Ashtami Tithi Timing : Mar 28, 7:03 PM – Mar 29, 9:07 PM. Durga Ashtami Vrat Rituals: Devotees wake up early in the morning, take bath, and make several offerings to the Goddess in the form of flowers, chandan and dhoop. Naivedya is also prepared for offering to the Goddess. Fasting is an important ritual of Durga Ashtami. Observer of this vrat abstains from eating or drinking throughout the day. Some devotees also keep the fast by having milk and fruits. Consumption of non-vegetarian food and alcohol is strictly prohibited on this day. Observer of this vrat sleeps on the floor. Devotees also chant mantra of the Goddess and Durga Chalisa on this day. At the end of puja, Durga Ashtami Vrat katha is read by them. Vrat observers also provide food and dakshina to Brahmins after completing the puja rituals. They visit temples of the Goddess in the evening. Durga Ashtami Vrat Significance: Durga Ashtami Vrat is observed to acquire spiritual gains and seek the blessings of Goddess Durga. It is believed that one who observes the Durga Ashtami Vrat with full dedication will be bestowed with happiness and good fortune. Durga Ashtami Vrat 2023 Dates: January 29th Sunday Ashtami Tithi Timing : Jan 28, 8:43 AM – Jan 29, 9:05 AM February 27th Monday Ashtami Tithi Timing : Feb 27, 12:59 AM – Feb 28, 2:21 AM March 29th Wednesday...

Navratri 2023 is coming to an end and for those people who could not fast during the nine days of the Navratri, they can fast during the last three days, i.e on Saptami, Ashtami and Navami. It is said that fasting on these three days are considered very special. Find out the importance of fasting on these days. It is said that fasting on these three days not only purifies the body and mind but also fulfills a person’s wishes by the grace of the Goddess Durga. It is also beleieved that worshiping Goddess Durga and fasting on Saptami, Ashtami and Navami of Chaitra Navratri ends diseases, sorrows and faults from one’s life. Power worship on these three days gives one victory over one’s enemies. In Navratri, Goddess Durga is worshiped along with rituals. The Markandeya Purana says that during these days Goddess should be worshiped without eating anything, i.e. one must fast on these days. Since it is not possible for everyone to fast for all the nine days of the Navratri therefore, hard penance and worship can be done in this way on the last three days of Shakti festival i.e. Saptami, Ashtami and Navami. By doing this, one can get the special result of the worship of the whole of Navratri.

Sheetala Mata is worshipped on the day of Sheetala Ashtami also known as Basoda. Sheetala Mata is known as the goddess who protects her followers from various serious and communicable diseases. People do not light their kitchen fire on the day of Sheetala Ashtami and instead cook their food a day before and therefore eat stale food on the day of Sheetala Ashtami. According to the Skanda Purana Goddess Shetala is credited with curing epidemics and sicknesses. People manifest to Sheetala Devi to assist her offspring whenever major epidemics and communicable illnesses break out and threaten humans on Earth. Sheetala Mata has a pot of medical fluid in one hand and a broom or neem twigs in the other, which represent her ability to purify the atmosphere. The tale regarding Sheetala Ashtami talks about the demon Jwarasura. It is said that Jwarasura represents many plagues and infectious illnesses in the form of a human. When Jwarasura’s deeds intensify, people start falling ill in large numbers and begin to die. The disease that Jwarasura had unleashed was untreatable by medication, therefore, in desperation people began worshipping the High Priestess, Shakti. This led to her emergence as Sheetala Mata and she guarded her followers. It is said that she cleared the water and general atmosphere of sickness that was prevailing and cleaned the surroundings. She defeated Jwarasura and turned him into a donkey. This led Jwarasura to expressing regret for his behaviour. He became her go...

Significance of Sheetala Ashtami 2023Basoda or Sheetala Ashtami is usually celebrated eight days after the Holi festival, but many people celebrate it on the first Monday or Friday after Holi. Sheetala Ashtami is more common and celebrated in the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Sheetala Ashtami 2023 CelebrationsSheetala Ashtami is observed by fasting for the entire day and praying to Goddess Sheetala for her blessings. This auspicious day is celebrated by eating delicacies made the night before, spending time with family, and much more. Sheetala Ashtami 2023 Puja RitualsAccording to Drik Panchang, Sheetala Ashtami or Basoda customs and rituals include not lighting fires to cook food and preparing food for consumption the night before the festival. Families cook the day before and eat stale food the next day. According to popular belief, Goddess Sheetala can cure diseases such as chicken pox, smallpox, measles, and others. Sheetala Ashtami 2023 Food PreparationSweetened rice, besan, roti, and potato puri can all be prepared and offered to the goddess. All of the foods must have jaggery as the primary ingredient. FAQs 1: When is Sheetala Ashrami 2023? March 15, 2023 2: Sheetala Ashtami is also known as? Basoda. Don’t miss out on ET Prime stories! Get your daily dose of business updates on WhatsApp. • 'Global influences made us forget traditional crops' • 7 tips to ace your job interviews in 2023 • Partnership with India is strategic, global: US • Cyclone leaves trail of de...

The Hindu festival of Sheetala Ashtami is observed on 15 March 2023, Wednesday. The festival is dedicated to Goddess Sheetala Devi, an incarnation of Goddess Durga. The festival is also known as Basora puja or Basoda puja (meaning previous night), and is celebrated on the eighth day after the festival of colors, Holi. Puja timings for Sheetala Ashtami will begin at 06:31 AM and will be ending at 06:29 PM. Sheetala Ashtami or Sheetalasthami will be observed on 15 March 2023, Wednesday. Sheetala Ashtami is a Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Sheetala Devi, an incarnation of Goddess Durga. Sheetala Ashtami is also known as Basora puja or Basoda puja (meaning previous night), is celebrated on the eighth day after the festival of colors, Holi. Puja Timings The Muhurat for Sheetala Ashtami puja will begin at06:31 AM and will be ending at06:29 PM. The overall duration for the Ashtami puja is 11 Hours and 58 Mins. Ashtami Tithi Begins March 14, 2023, Tuesday 08:22 PM Ashtami Tithi Ends March 15, 2023, Wednesday 06:45 PM Rituals Sheetala Ashtami falls at the start of the summer season in the Hindu month of Chaitra or Phalguna (March-April). Sheetala Devi is worshipped to ward off heat-borne diseases, such as smallpox, chicken-pox, measles, and also to bring prosperity. As per the traditions, devotees do not light fire on this holy day to cook food, and hence eat food that was prepared a day before i.e. Saptami Tithi (previous day). Moreover a special dish made of rice and jaggery...

The Hindu festival of Sheetala Ashtami is observed on 15 March 2023, Wednesday. The festival is dedicated to Goddess Sheetala Devi, an incarnation of Goddess Durga. The festival is also known as Basora puja or Basoda puja (meaning previous night), and is celebrated on the eighth day after the festival of colors, Holi. Puja timings for Sheetala Ashtami will begin at 06:31 AM and will be ending at 06:29 PM. Sheetala Ashtami or Sheetalasthami will be observed on 15 March 2023, Wednesday. Sheetala Ashtami is a Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Sheetala Devi, an incarnation of Goddess Durga. Sheetala Ashtami is also known as Basora puja or Basoda puja (meaning previous night), is celebrated on the eighth day after the festival of colors, Holi. Puja Timings The Muhurat for Sheetala Ashtami puja will begin at06:31 AM and will be ending at06:29 PM. The overall duration for the Ashtami puja is 11 Hours and 58 Mins. Ashtami Tithi Begins March 14, 2023, Tuesday 08:22 PM Ashtami Tithi Ends March 15, 2023, Wednesday 06:45 PM Rituals Sheetala Ashtami falls at the start of the summer season in the Hindu month of Chaitra or Phalguna (March-April). Sheetala Devi is worshipped to ward off heat-borne diseases, such as smallpox, chicken-pox, measles, and also to bring prosperity. As per the traditions, devotees do not light fire on this holy day to cook food, and hence eat food that was prepared a day before i.e. Saptami Tithi (previous day). Moreover a special dish made of rice and jaggery...

Significance of Sheetala Ashtami 2023Basoda or Sheetala Ashtami is usually celebrated eight days after the Holi festival, but many people celebrate it on the first Monday or Friday after Holi. Sheetala Ashtami is more common and celebrated in the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Sheetala Ashtami 2023 CelebrationsSheetala Ashtami is observed by fasting for the entire day and praying to Goddess Sheetala for her blessings. This auspicious day is celebrated by eating delicacies made the night before, spending time with family, and much more. Sheetala Ashtami 2023 Puja RitualsAccording to Drik Panchang, Sheetala Ashtami or Basoda customs and rituals include not lighting fires to cook food and preparing food for consumption the night before the festival. Families cook the day before and eat stale food the next day. According to popular belief, Goddess Sheetala can cure diseases such as chicken pox, smallpox, measles, and others. Sheetala Ashtami 2023 Food PreparationSweetened rice, besan, roti, and potato puri can all be prepared and offered to the goddess. All of the foods must have jaggery as the primary ingredient. FAQs 1: When is Sheetala Ashrami 2023? March 15, 2023 2: Sheetala Ashtami is also known as? Basoda. Don’t miss out on ET Prime stories! Get your daily dose of business updates on WhatsApp. • 'Global influences made us forget traditional crops' • 7 tips to ace your job interviews in 2023 • Partnership with India is strategic, global: US • Cyclone leaves trail of de...

Navratri 2023 is coming to an end and for those people who could not fast during the nine days of the Navratri, they can fast during the last three days, i.e on Saptami, Ashtami and Navami. It is said that fasting on these three days are considered very special. Find out the importance of fasting on these days. It is said that fasting on these three days not only purifies the body and mind but also fulfills a person’s wishes by the grace of the Goddess Durga. It is also beleieved that worshiping Goddess Durga and fasting on Saptami, Ashtami and Navami of Chaitra Navratri ends diseases, sorrows and faults from one’s life. Power worship on these three days gives one victory over one’s enemies. In Navratri, Goddess Durga is worshiped along with rituals. The Markandeya Purana says that during these days Goddess should be worshiped without eating anything, i.e. one must fast on these days. Since it is not possible for everyone to fast for all the nine days of the Navratri therefore, hard penance and worship can be done in this way on the last three days of Shakti festival i.e. Saptami, Ashtami and Navami. By doing this, one can get the special result of the worship of the whole of Navratri.

Sheetala Mata is worshipped on the day of Sheetala Ashtami also known as Basoda. Sheetala Mata is known as the goddess who protects her followers from various serious and communicable diseases. People do not light their kitchen fire on the day of Sheetala Ashtami and instead cook their food a day before and therefore eat stale food on the day of Sheetala Ashtami. According to the Skanda Purana Goddess Shetala is credited with curing epidemics and sicknesses. People manifest to Sheetala Devi to assist her offspring whenever major epidemics and communicable illnesses break out and threaten humans on Earth. Sheetala Mata has a pot of medical fluid in one hand and a broom or neem twigs in the other, which represent her ability to purify the atmosphere. The tale regarding Sheetala Ashtami talks about the demon Jwarasura. It is said that Jwarasura represents many plagues and infectious illnesses in the form of a human. When Jwarasura’s deeds intensify, people start falling ill in large numbers and begin to die. The disease that Jwarasura had unleashed was untreatable by medication, therefore, in desperation people began worshipping the High Priestess, Shakti. This led to her emergence as Sheetala Mata and she guarded her followers. It is said that she cleared the water and general atmosphere of sickness that was prevailing and cleaned the surroundings. She defeated Jwarasura and turned him into a donkey. This led Jwarasura to expressing regret for his behaviour. He became her go...

Devotees offer prayers to Goddess Durga and keep fast to seek blessings on this occasion. Durga Ashtami Vrat March 2023 Date: March 29th, Wednesday. Tithi Timing: Ashtami Tithi Timing : Mar 28, 7:03 PM – Mar 29, 9:07 PM. Durga Ashtami Vrat Rituals: Devotees wake up early in the morning, take bath, and make several offerings to the Goddess in the form of flowers, chandan and dhoop. Naivedya is also prepared for offering to the Goddess. Fasting is an important ritual of Durga Ashtami. Observer of this vrat abstains from eating or drinking throughout the day. Some devotees also keep the fast by having milk and fruits. Consumption of non-vegetarian food and alcohol is strictly prohibited on this day. Observer of this vrat sleeps on the floor. Devotees also chant mantra of the Goddess and Durga Chalisa on this day. At the end of puja, Durga Ashtami Vrat katha is read by them. Vrat observers also provide food and dakshina to Brahmins after completing the puja rituals. They visit temples of the Goddess in the evening. Durga Ashtami Vrat Significance: Durga Ashtami Vrat is observed to acquire spiritual gains and seek the blessings of Goddess Durga. It is believed that one who observes the Durga Ashtami Vrat with full dedication will be bestowed with happiness and good fortune. Durga Ashtami Vrat 2023 Dates: January 29th Sunday Ashtami Tithi Timing : Jan 28, 8:43 AM – Jan 29, 9:05 AM February 27th Monday Ashtami Tithi Timing : Feb 27, 12:59 AM – Feb 28, 2:21 AM March 29th Wednesday...