Durga Ashtami Puja
For 30 September 2025, Durgashtami Alankaram in Vijayawada Temple Navaratri is – Durga Devi. It is the 9th day Alankaram in Vijayawada Dasara Navaratri 2025, 30 September – Durgashtami.
During Dasara Sharan Navaratri of Kanakadurga Temple, each day one of the forms of Goddess Durga is worshipped.
On ninth day this year, Kanakadurga Mata is decorated in the forms of Sri Durga Devi and worshipped. This Ashtami Navratri falls on Ashwayuja Shukla Paksha Ashtami tithi.
Durga Devi and is the Goddess of courage, confidence and mind power. Everyone needs the blessings of Maa Durga for success in every aspect of life.
During Sharad Navaratri celebrations on the day with Ashtami tithi the Goddess appears as Durga Devi in Her grand divine form warding off misfortunes. The Puranas declare that Mother killed a Demon by name Durgamasura in this manifestation, which is the first form in the great five natural forms. She graces man entangled in earthly worldly bonds and leads him towards salvation.
Worshipping Mother Durga, radiating brilliant glory in million manners, removes problems caused by enemies and gives victory. By chanting Mother’s name tribulations due to the bad planetary positions are avoided. She graces Her worshippers and fulfils their wishes. Red coloured clothes, red rice grains and red flowers are to be used for Her worship. Durga suktam should be recited.
The mantra “OMduMdurgaayainamaha” should be chanted. Rice cooked with green gram and mixed vegetables should be offered. Durga and Lalitha ashtotra must be read.
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