19 October 2026 is Maha Ashtami Upvaas. It is an important fasting day during Navratri Durga Puja. Also known as Durga Ashtami Upvaas, it falls on the same day of Durga Ashtami. On Maha Ashtami day in 2026, Saraswati Balidaan / Visarjan, Ekratrotsa, Sri Mahalakshmi Jaagar Kolhapur, Bhadrakali Avataar, Mata Mahagauri Puja as a part […]
10 Things to do on 8th day of Navratri, 18 October 2026 (26 March 2026 in Chaitra Navratri).. What are the 10 Things to do on 8th day of Navratri, 26 March | 18 October 2026…The eighth day of Navratri, also known as Ashtami, is dedicated to Goddess Mahagauri, the epitome of purity, serenity, and […]
Kanya Puja, Kumari Pooja or Kanjak Pooja, is the main ritual observed during Navratri Durga Puja. In 2026, Kanya Puja date is October 18. In some regions, Kanya Pooja is performed on Durgashtami (October 18) or on Mahanavami (October 19). During Chaitra Navaratri, Kanya Puja date is March 26, Thursday. Kanya or Kumari Puja is a […]
Tarashtami (Tara Mahavidya Jayanti) is the first appearance day of Goddess Tara, the second Devi in Dasamahavidya Goddesses. Also known as Neel Saraswati, Goddess Tara is the guide and protector who saves and offers the ultimate knowledge. In 2026, Tara Ashtami date is March 26. It falls on Ashtami in Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. […]
8th day of Navratri 2026 is March 26 in Chaitra Navratri (Vasant Navratri) & 18 October 2026 in Sharad Durga Navratri. This day marks Durga Ashtami, Maha Ashtami, Veerashtami, Mahanavami, Sandhi Puja. In 2026, 8th day of Navratri is Ashtami Navratri Puja. It also marks the third day of Durga Puja in Bengal, Assam, and […]
During Ashwin Devi Sharan Navratri, 8th day of Navratri 2025 is on 29 September and in Chaitra Navratri it was April 6. This day marks Devi Ashtami, Durga Ashtami, Mahashtami, Virashtami. But this year due to Shunya Tithi and Tithi Vriddhi, 8th day of Navratri falls on Saptami day. On this day, Maa Mahagauri is […]
Durgashtami Puja Vidhi in PDF, Procedure of Maha Ashtami Vrat in PDF format is given here. Durga Ashtami is the eighth day of Navratri Durga Puja. It falls on Ashtami in Shukla Paksha of Ashwin Month. It also marks the third day of five-day Durga Puja in Bengal and many other Eastern parts of India. […]
Mahagauri is the eighth form of Navadurga. She is worshipped on the eighth day or Durga Ashtami day during Navaratri. During Chaitra Navratri, 8th day of Navratri 2025 is on 6 April & 29|30 in Ashwin Navratri. Apperance or iconography of Mahagauri Navdurga: Mahagauri is extremely fair in her body complexion. Hence she is compared […]
Durga Ashtami Puja, Durgashtami, Mahashtami, Veerashtami, is the main festival in Durga Navratri Pooja. Durga Ashtami is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Ashtami in Ashwin month or Ashwayuja masam. In 2025, Durga Ashtami date is September 30. Rituals, Customs and Pujas to observe on Durgashtami Goddess Mahagauri is the Navadurga mata to worship on Durgashtami day. Maha […]
Durga Ashtami is a grand festival at Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple. In 2025, Durga Ashtami date is September 30. At 8.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. Abhishek is performed on the deity along with the other usual rituals followed by Alankar Puja. The silver representation of the Goddess is placed in the Garud Mandap from 7.00 p.m. […]
Mahagauri, also spelt as Maha Gowri, is the eighth manifestation or aspect of Navadurga. Maha Gauri is worshipped on Durgashtami or Mahashtami, the eighth day during Durga Navratri. During Chaitra Navratri, 8th day of Navratri 2024 is on 16 April & 10 October in Ashwin Navratri. Mahagauri Maa is always considered as eight year old […]
Durga Ashtami, also known as Mahashtami or Veera Ashtami, is the eighth day of Durga Navratri. Durga Ashtami is very significant as per the Hindu beliefs and the legend associated with Durga Navratri Ashtami. In 2025, Durga Ashtami date is September 30. On Ashwin Krishna Ashtami day, Goddess Bhadrakali, the powerful and fierce form of […]
Durga Ashtami Puja Vidhi, Procedure with Mantras & Slokas is explained here. Durga Ashtami falls on the eighth day of Navratri Durga Puja. Here is the detailed procedure of Durga Ashtami Puja Vidhi… Yaa Devi Sarva Bhuteshu, Vishnumayeti Shabdita Namastasyai, Namastasyai, Namastasyai Namo Namaha || Yaa Devi Sarva Bhuteshu Buddhi Rupena Samsthita Namastasyai, Namastasyai, Namastasyai […]
One of the most important rituals of Durga Puja is that of Sandhi Puja which is performed at a very important period. It is done at the exact juncture when the asthami tithi ends and the navami tithi starts. Sandhi Puja lasts from the last 24 minutes of asthami till the first 24 minutes of navami. […]
Kumari Puja or Kanjak Ashtami puja is an important ritual observed during Navratri Durga Puja. In 2022, Kumari Puja date is October 3, Durga Ashtami. In some regions, it is observed on Mahanavami i.e. October 4. Kumari Puja is worshipping young girls who have not attained puberty. Durga or any other Mother Goddess is equal […]
Bathukamma Panduga or Bathukamma festival is the largest regional festival in Telangana. In 2016, Bathukamma festival date is October 8. Bathukamma panduga starts on Mahalaya Amavasya which falls on September 30 and ends on October 8 with Chaddula Bathukamma (Pedda Bathukamma or Chattala Bathukamma). As per some local beliefs, in some places it is celebrated on […]
20 October 2015 is Durga Ashtami, Maha Ashtami, Virashtami Vrat. It falls on the eighth day of Navratri, Ashwin Shukla Ashtami day. It also marks the third day of Durga Puja, Ashtami Durga Puja in Bengal, Assam, and other Eastern parts of India. In Telangana, a special regional festival called Bathukamma Panduga (Bathukamma Festival) is celebrated. Bathukamma […]
Maha Ashtami Upvaas is a compulsory fasting day for those who observe Navratri Vrat. In 2015, Maha Ashtami Upvaas date is October 20. Also known as Durga Ashtami Upvaas, it falls on the same day of Durga Ashtami. On Maha Ashtami day in 2015, Saraswati Balidaan / Visarjan, Ekratrotsa, Sri Mahalakshmi Jaagar Kolhapur, Bhadrakali Avataar, […]
21 September 2015 is Monthly Durgashtami (Masik Durga Ashtami September 2015) – Bhadrapada Durgashtami. It is a vrat dedicated to Goddess Durga. Masik Durgashtami is observed mainly in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, North India and some parts of Karnataka. This Masik Durgashtami falls in Bhadrapad Month as per all Hindu calendars followed in North India, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana […]
Monthly Durgashtami August 2015 (Masik Durga Ashtami August 2015) is Shravan Durgashtami. In August 2015, Maasik Durgashtami date August 23, Sunday. It is a vrat dedicated to Goddess Durga. Masik Durgashtami is observed mainly in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, North India and some parts of Karnataka. This Masik Durgashtami falls in Shravan Month as per all Hindu calendars followed […]