🐅Margashirsha Ashtami Vrat - मार्गशीर्ष अष्टमी व्रत

Ashtami Vrat Date: Sunday, 8 December 2024

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 NameDurga Ashtami Vrat, Monthly Durga Ashtami Vrat
Begins TithiShukla Ashtami
ReasonFavorite day of Maa Durga.
CelebrationsFast, Bhajan/Kirtan, Prayers in Mata Temple.
हिन्दी में पढ़ें - मार्गशीर्ष अष्टमी व्रत
शुक्ल पक्ष की अष्टमी तिथि को दुर्गा अष्टमी का व्रत किया जाता है। इस दिन देवी दुर्गा के भक्त उनकी पूजा करते हैं और पूरे दिन उपवास रखते हैं।

Durga Ashtami Puja Method

❀ On the day of Durga Ashtami, wake up in the morning, pour Gangajal and take a bath.
❀ Take wooden lessons and spread red cloth on it.
❀ Then chanting the mantra of Maa Durga, install her statue or photo.
❀ Worship all the forms of Maa Durga with red or udhal flowers, vermilion, akshat, naivedya, vermilion, fruits, sweets etc.
❀ Then recite Durga Chalisa by lighting incense-lamps and do not forget to do aarti too.
❀ After this join hands and place your wishes in front of them.

Related Information

Frequency
Monthly
Duration
1 Days
Begins Tithi
Shukla Ashtami
Months
Shukla Ashtami of Every Month
Reason
Favorite day of Maa Durga.
Celebrations
Fast, Bhajan/Kirtan, Prayers in Mata Temple.
Imp Places
Shaktipeeth Temple, Mata Temple, Vaishno Dham, Kalibari.
Past Dates
Kartika Ashtami Vrat : 9 November 2024, Ashwina Ashtami Vrat : 11 October 2024, Bhadrapada : 11 September 2024, 13 August 2024, 14 July 2024, 14 June 2024, 15 May 2024, 16 April 2024, 17 March 2024, 17 February 2024, 18 January 2024, 26 July 2023

Updated: Sep 27, 2024 16:33 PM

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