Durga Ashtami, which will be celebrated on April 5, 2025, during Chaitra Navratri, is a special day to worship Goddess Durga, especially her form Mahagauri. On this day, people perform Kanya Pujan, where young girls are honored as symbols of the goddess.
Another important ritual is Sandhni Puja, which takes place exactly when Ashtami and Navami Tithis meet. This puja focuses on seeking the goddess’s blessings and spiritual growth.
Durga Ashtami is the eight day of Chaitra Navratri and is very important in the Hindu calendar. This day is dedicated to worshipping Goddess Durga, who represents the supreme power of women. It is celebrated with great love and respect by millions of people around the world. The festival lasts for nine days and is celebrated during the Chaitra month, which usually falls in March or April in the Gregorian calendar. In 2025, Durga Ashtami will be celebrated on April 5th, making it a special and spiritually meaningful day for all the devotees.
Importance Of Durga Ashtami
Durga Ashtami is one of the most important days during Chaitra Navratri, a festival that celebrates the power of the divine feminine, also known as Shakti. This day is dedicated to Goddess Durga, who is a symbol of courage, strength, and protection.
On Durga Ashtami, the focus is on worshipping Goddess Mahagauri, one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga. She represents purity, peace, and prosperity. This day is considered very special for those who are looking to overcome challenges, remove obstacles, and receive blessings for a better life.
Durga Ashtami 2025: Date and Time
Ashtami Begins- April 4, 2025 – 8:12 PM
Ashtami Ends – April 5, 2025- 7:27 PM
Kanya Pujan: Honoring Young Girls on Durga Ashtami
Kanya Pujan is an important ritual on Durga Ashtami. In this ceremony, nine young girls are honoured and treated as symbols of the Goddess. The ritual shows respect for the divine feminine energy in its purest form.
The ceremony involves washing the girls’ feet as a sign of respect and humility. Afterward, they are offered sweets, fruits, clothes, and gifts. The girls are also given a special meal and treated with great care, recognizing their purity and their role as the physical representation of Goddess Durga.
It is believed that offering prayers and gifts to these young girls brings properity, good health and divine blessings.
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