Durga Ashtami 2023: The nine days of Navratri are considered very special in the Hindu religion. During these nine days, special worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga is done. Although every date of Navratri has special significance, but Ashtami Tithi is considered the most special. Mahashtami or Durga Ashtami is celebrated on the eighth day of Navratri. This day is dedicated to Maa Mahagauri, the eighth power of Maa Durga. It is believed that Goddess Durga appeared on Ashtami Tithi to kill the demons. Apart from this, Kanya Puja is also done on this day. In such a situation, let us know the date, importance, and worship method of Durga Ashtami...

When is Sharadiya Navratri 2023 Ashtami?
This year, Durga Ashtami in Shardiya Navratri is on 22 October 2023, which will start from 09:53 pm on 21 October. It will end on October 22 at 07:58 p.m.

Durga Ashtami Muhurat
Morning time - 07.51 am to 10.41 am
Afternoon time - 01.30 pm to 02.55 pm
Evening time - 05.45 pm to 08.55 pm
Sandhi Puja Muhurat - 07.35 pm to 08.22 pm

Importance of Maha Ashtami of Navratri
According to religious scriptures, the last two days of Navratri are considered special. This is because, on the day of Ashtami, Goddess Durga killed Chand-Mund. No, on Navami, Mother had saved the entire world by killing Mahishasura. That's why these two days are considered special. It is said that if you are not able to worship and fast for nine days during Navratri, then you can worship Mata Rani by observing fast on Ashtami and Navami days. By doing puja in these two days, one gets the results of a full 9 days of puja.

Durga Ashtami 2023 puja method
On Ashtami Tithi, there is a tradition of worshiping Goddess Durga along with her eighth form Maa Mahagauri.
To get the blessings of the Mother Goddess on this day, first of all, install the idol or picture of Mahagauri on a wooden post or in the temple.
Then spread a white cloth on the platform place the Mahagauri Yantra on it and install the Yantra.
After this, take flowers and meditate on the mother.
Now light a lamp in front of the idol of the Mother Goddess and offer her fruits, flowers, naivedya, etc. and perform the Aarti of the Mother Goddess.

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