The Ashtami Tithi of Navratri has special significance, which we all know as Mahashtami or Durga Ashtami 2025. Many people also observe Navratri fast on this day and worship girls. So let’s know when Sharadiya Navratri Ashtami Pujan will be done and what is the importance of this date.
When is Ashtami date
According to the Vedic almanac, the Ashtami date of Sharadiya Navratri is starting on September 29 at 4:31 pm. At the same time, this date is ending at 6 pm on September 30. In such a situation, Mahashtami will be celebrated on September 30, Tuesday.
Importance of Mahashtami
Mother Durga is worshiped on the Ashtami date of Navratri. According to mythology, Goddess Durga killed the demon Mahishasura on the day of Mahashtami. Therefore, this day is also seen as a symbol of the victory of good over evil. On this day, there is a law of worship of Mahagauri, the eighth form of Maa Durga. Many seekers worship the girl on the eighth day of Navratri. During this time, small girls are worshiped as the form of Goddess Durga and they are served food.
The girls are given gifts or money while leaving them. It is believed that by doing this, the seeker gets the desired fruit. Also, with the grace of Mother Rani, you also get blessings of health, wealth and spiritual progress. Not only this, the Ashtami date of Navratri is also considered very auspicious for the beginning of any new work.
Chant these mantras
1. Mantra: Shri Klein Hr Varadayai Namah:
2. Mantra: Om and Hr Klein Mahagaurya Namah:
3. Sarvabhuteshu Maa Gauri Rupain Sanstita.
Namastasai Namastasai Namastasai Namo Namah :.
4. Maa Durga Dhyan Mantra is
ॐ Jata jute adjoining
Lochanatraya United Padmendusadyashanam॥