Chaitra Navratri 2025: This year, Chaitra Navratri will last for only eight days instead of nine, leading to confusion regarding the exact date of Ashtami and Navami. Ashtami is considered a highly significant day in Navratri, as it marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the demons Chanda and Munda. Observing fasts and performing puja on this day is believed to bring the combined blessings of all nine days of Navratri. Many devotees also organize Kanya Pujan in their homes on this occasion.
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Which Goddess Is Worshipped On Durga Ashtami?
On the eighth day of Chaitra Navratri, devotees worship Goddess Mahagauri, the eighth form of Maa Durga. While all forms of the Goddess hold great significance, according to the Devi Bhagavata Purana, Mahagauri is always present as the divine consort of Lord Shiva. It is believed that worshipping her on this day activates positive energy, helping devotees accomplish even the most difficult tasks.
When Is Chaitra Navratri Ashtami In 2025?
- Chaitra Navratri Ashtami: April 5, 2025
- Ashtami Tithi Begins: April 4, 2025, at 8:12 PM
- Ashtami Tithi Ends: April 5, 2025, at 7:26 PM
Puja Muhurat For Durga Ashtami 2025:
- Sandhi Puja Muhurat: 7:02 PM – 7:50 PM
- Shubh Muhurat: 7:41 AM – 9:15 AM
- Char Muhurat: 12:24 PM – 1:58 PM
- Labh Muhurat: 1:58 PM – 3:33 PM
- Amrit Muhurat: 3:33 PM – 5:07 PM
Chaitra Navratri Ashtami Puja Vidhi And Offerings:
On Ashtami, devotees offer a red chunari with sweets, a coin, and a coconut to Goddess Mahagauri. Coconut or coconut-based sweets are considered highly auspicious as prasad. After the puja, the coconut is either donated to a Brahmin or distributed as prasad among devotees.
For those performing Kanya Pujan, it is customary to serve young girls with a meal that includes puri, vegetable curry, halwa, and black gram. This ritual is believed to bring divine blessings and prosperity.
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