Budhashtami Vrata 2010 – Budha Ashtami Puja

Budhashtami Puja, or also spelt as Budh Ashtami is a vrata dedicated to Goddess Parvati, observed on every Ashtami day that falls on Budhvar or Wednesday. In 2010, Budhastami dates are – 21st April, 1st September, and 15th September. Budhashtami may fall either in Shukla Paksha or Krishna Pakshna in a month. Devotees observe fasting on Budhashtami and worship Goddess Parvati for wellbeing and prosperity.

Budhastami vrata is also performed by those who have Budha graham dosham to pacify the effect of Budha grah on their future. In 2010, Sri Krishna Janmashtami falls on (1st September, 2010) Wednesday hence it is very significant and meritorious to perform the Budhashtami vrata on that day.

Budhashtami 2010 dates and time:

  • Budhashtami in April 2010 – 21st April – Ashtami will overlap on 22nd till morning 8:36
  • Budhastami in September 2010 – 1st September – Ashtami will overlap on 2nd morning 6:10 am
  • Budhashtami in September 2010 – 15th September till night 4.48 am

Ashok Astami Pooja – Ashokashtami Puja

Ashok Ashtami or Ashokastami is one of the important festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti, the Mother Goddess. In 2010, Ashokashtami date is March 23. Ashokashtami is celebrated in Eastern Indian states, mainly in Orissa and West Bengal. Ashoka means the one who removes and protects from hurdles, obstacles and sorrow. Ashokashtami is also known as Bhavani Ashtami. On the day of Chaitra Shukla Astami, Goddess Bhavani is worshipped as one of the Goddess of Durga Navratri (Chaitra or Vasant Durga Navratri)

When is Ashokashtami Celebrated?
Ashokashtami is celebrated on the eighth day of the first half of the Chaitra month (Chaitra Shukla Astami), which falls between March and April. In 2010, Ashokashtami is observed on March 23.

Legend and Story of Ashok Ashtami:
According to the Hindu sacred texts and puranas, Lord Sri Ram performed the Ashok Astami Puja in order to slay demon Ravana. The myth says that Lord Sri Ram was unable to demolish Ravanasura as he was being saved by the Mother Goddess, Goddess Shakti. Ashokastami is the day when Lord Sri Ramachandra got rid of sorrow by the blessings of Lord Shiva and the Mother Goddess, Shakti.

Vibhishana, one of the brothers of Ravana, devotee of Lord Sri Ram, advised Lord Sri Ram to observe the rituals dedicated to the Mother Goddess and Lord Shiva for seven consecutive days. Lord Sri Ram did as Vibhishana told and blessed with the Goddess Shakti’s divine energy. He demolished Ravana on the eighth day.

Festivals and Auspicious Days in April 2009 (Chaitra – Vaisakha months)

Varushapirapu, the The Tamil New Year Day, also known as Varushapirapu or Puthandu is the beginning of the first month Chittirai of the Tamil New year (Virodhi year). It is also celebrated as ‘Chittirai Vishu’.

Other Auspicious Days in the month of March, 2009: 

1 st, Wednesday – Skanda Sashti

2 nd, Thursday – Ashoka Astami

3 rd, Friday – Sri Rama Navami

5 th, Sunday – Kamada Ekadasi

7 th, Tuesday – Mahaveer Jayanthi

7 th, Tuesday – Ananga Trayodasi

9 th, Thursday – Hanuman Jayanthi

9 th, Thursday – Chaitra Purnima

14 th, Tuesday – Puthandu (Tamil NewYear Day)(5111 th year of Kaliyuga)

29 th, Wednesday – Sri Shankaracharya Jayanti

30 th, Thursday – Sri Ramanujacharya Jayanthi

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