During Ashwin Devi Sharan Navratri, 8th day of Navratri 2026 is on 18 October and in Chaitra Navratri it was March 26. 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 […]
Mahagauri Kavach (Mahagauri Mata Kavacham) is a prayer dedicated to Goddess Mahagauri, eighth among Navadurga Goddesses (Nine aspects of Goddess Durga). Maa Mahagauri Puja is observed on eighth day of Navratri – in Vasant Navratri (Chaitra Navratras) and Ashwin Navratri (Sharad Navratras). Eighth day of Navratri is also observed as Maha Ashtami or Durga Ashtami Puja. Here are the […]
20 October 2015 is the eighth day of Navratri Durga Puja. This day marks Durga Ashtami / Maha Ashtami / Virashtami. Colour of the day: Pink Naivedyam of the day: Chakra Pongali is offered as Naivedyam in South India. In North India, on Mahanavami day food is offered to Goddess Durga and is distributed among […]