According to the Hindu calendar, Durga Ashtami fast is observed every month on the Ashtami date of Shukla Paksha. On this day the devotees of Devi Durga worship her and observe a fast throughout the day. It has special significance in Hinduism, it is said that worshiping all forms of Maa Durga in a systematic way leads to the attainment of desired results. Monthly Durgashtami is also known as Maas Durgashtami or Monthly Durgashtami. Let us know about the importance and beliefs of this monthly Durga Ashtami fast:
Significance of Monthly Durga Ashtami Vrat
❀ In such a belief, Jagdamba Mata's blessings are obtained by observing the fast of Devi Durga on this day.
❀ All the troubles of the devotees are removed. Happiness comes in the house, happiness-prosperity, wealth-Lakshmi comes.
Monthly Durga Ashtami dates to be held in 2024:
Devotees also observe fast by worshiping Sharda Durga on the Ashtami date of Shukla Paksha. You can do Ashtami Puja at any time in the middle of the time of worship.
| Related Name | Durga Ashtami Vrat, Monthly Durga Ashtami Vrat |
| Begins Tithi | Shukla Ashtami |
| Reason | Favorite day of Maa Durga. |
| Celebrations | Fast, Bhajan/Kirtan, Prayers in Mata Temple. |
Updated: Dec 09, 2024 17:10 PM
| Festival | Date |
|---|---|
| Paush Ashtami Vrat | 7 January 2025 |
| Magh Ashtami Vrat | 5 February 2025 |
| Falgun Ashtami Vrat | 7 March 2025 |
| Chaitra Ashtami Vrat | 5 April 2025 |
| Vaishakh Ashtami Vrat | 5 May 2025 |
| Jyeshtha Ashtami Vrat | 3 June 2025 |
| Ashadh Ashtami Vrat | 3 July 2025 |
| Shravan Ashtami Vrat | 1 August 2025 |
| Bhadrapada Ashtami Vrat | 31 August 2025 |
| Ashwin Ashtami Vrat | 30 September 2025 |
| Kartik Ashtami Vrat | 30 October 2025 |
| Margashirsha Ashtami Vrat | 28 November 2025 |
| Paush Ashtami Vrat | 28 December 2025 |