Durga Ashtami 2024 Date: The grand festival of Shakti and devotion, Sharadiya Navratri, began on October 3, 2024. The worship of Goddess Durga starts with Navratri Ghatsthapana on the first day every year, followed by the worship of the nine forms of Maa Durga over nine days.
This year, Goddess Durga arrived on a palanquin. The 8th day of Navratri, known as Durga Ashtami, is considered highly significant. Find out the date of Mahashtami during Sharadiya Navratri, along with the rituals of Maa Mahagauri’s worship, Kanya Pujan, and the importance and timing of Sandhi Puja.
Why Will Mahashtami Be Celebrated On October 11?
- Ashwin Shukla Ashtami Tithi begins - October 10, 2024, 12:31 PM
- Ashwin Shukla Ashtami Tithi ends - October 11, 2024, 12:06 PM
This year, Sharadiya Navratri’s Durga Ashtami begins on October 10, but Saptami will continue until 12:30 PM on that day. According to scriptures, if Saptami and Ashtami fall on the same day during Navratri, the fast for Durga Ashtami should not be observed on that day.
This is why Durga Ashtami of Sharadiya Navratri will be celebrated on October 11, 2024. On this day, people worship their Kuldevi and Maa Mahagauri, along with performing Kanya Pujan.
Shardiya Navratri 2024 Ashtami Muhurat
- Sandhi Puja Muhurat: 11:42 AM to 12:30 PM (October 11, 2024)
- Maa Mahagauri Puja: 7:47 AM to 9:14 AM
- Kanya Puja: 9:14 AM to 10:41 AM
Maa Mahagauri Puja Significance
In Navratri, each day is dedicated to the worship of a specific goddess, offering special benefits from each. The eighth day of Sharadiya Navratri, known as Durga Ashtami, is dedicated to Maa Mahagauri. Due to her extremely fair complexion, this form of the Goddess is called Mahagauri.
Navratri Kanya Pujan Importance
Young girls are considered the embodiment of the Goddess. Without performing Kanya Pujan on Ashtami during Navratri, the benefits of worshipping the Goddess for nine days are not fully received. For Kanya Pujan, girls aged 2 to 10 are invited to the home, where they are worshipped and fed. Donations and gifts are given to them, which is believed to please the Goddess quickly.
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