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Durga Ashtami 2020: Date, Muhurat

Timing, Benefits of Durga Puja

Of all the Ashtamis, Durga Ashtami (23rd October 2020,

Friday) is the most auspicious and providential one. It is

also known as Maha Ashtami. Durga is the chief deity or

Shakti as per the philosophy of Shaktism and manifests in

Her ten forms known as the Mahavidyas. On this day,

devotees worship Her as well as Her weapons therefore

the day is also known as Astra Puja. In many parts of India, it is known as Vira Ashtami; ‘Vira’ means heroism.

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Durga displayed Her divine beauty to the celestials and inconceivable heroism while fighting the demons such as
Mahishasura.

Particular Date & Day Time starts Time ends

Tithi October 23 (Friday) 6:57 AM
Tithi October 24 (Saturday) 6:58 AM

Of all the days of Navratri or Durga Puja, the eighth day is regarded as Durgashtami, or Durga Ashtami. There
are believes and stories shared by some communities that Goddess Kali appeared on this day from the forehead
of Mother Durga and crushed Chanda, Munda, and Rakthabija, the servants of Mahishasura.

On this day devotees offer worships to Sixty Four Yoginis and Ashta Nayikas (eight Shaktis or powers). They are

all are worshiped during the Durga Puja rituals. The Ashta Nayikas are eight incarnations of Shakti. These eight
Shaktis are Brahmani, Maheswari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Narasinghi, Indrani and Chamunda.

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What to do on Durga Ashtami: How to celebrate?

On this day, Ashtami Puja is performed in order to please Goddess Durga. In this puja, nine earthern pots are

placed in the centre and worshipped. The ritual is said to invoke the nine shaktis of Durga.

After morning bath during the Brahmamurat (4 AM – 6 AM), one should wear clean clothes.
They should set up a picture or an idol of Goddess Durga. A red colored ‘Dupatta’ or Saree should be offered
to the deity along with Durga Saptshati book, Holy Ganga water in a Kalash, mango leaves, Roli, Moli, fresh
grass, sandalwood, coconut, rice grains, supari, betel leaves, cloves, cardamom, kumkum (vermillion) and
gulal. (More about these items in Puja Kit)
After that, pray to Goddess Durga with Dhoop, Roli, kumkum, flowers, rice grains, and diya.

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Halwa Puri and chana should be

offered to Her along with sweets.
After this take some flowers and
chant:

सवम लमा े िशवे सवाथसािधके ।

शर े के गौ र नारायिण नमोऽ ु ते ॥

Sarva-Manggala-Maanggalye Shive

Sarvaartha-Saadhike |
Sharannye Tryambake Gauri
Naaraayanni Namo stu Te

Meaning: Obeisance to You O Narayani Who is the Auspiciousness in All the Auspicious, Auspiciousness

Herself, Complete with All the Auspicious Attributes, and Who fulfills All the Objectives of the Devotees
(Purusharthas - Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha), Who is the Giver of Refuge, With Three Eyes and a Shining

Face; Salutations to You O Narayani.”

After reciting the mantra, offer the flowers. At the end, recite ‘Durga Chalisa followed by Durga aarti.

Traditionally, a group of young, female children (five, seven, nine, and eleven) and a boy below seven are invited

into the home. Devotee Householders honor them by washing their feet, worshiping them and feed them with
sweets and other prasadam of Goddess Durga.

Why do they feed nine girls?

After fasting during the festival time, young girls and a boy are invited to the devotees' houses, where their feet
are washed and fed with blessed food (prasadam/ Ashtami bhog). The Ashtami bhog includes puri, chanaa and

halwa, khichdi, papad, payesh, chutney and rasgulla without onion and garlic. Each of these young girls called
as kanjaks epitomizes the shakti (energy) of Durga on Earth. After feeding the young girls and the boy and

presenting them with gifts, devotee householders break their fast. It is said that Goddess Durga is pleased when

these children are honored and fed.

Rudraksha bead:

One can also wear a bracelet of Durga. The bracelet comprises Nine Mukhi Rudraksha bead ruled by Goddess
Durga Herself. 9 mukhi Rudraksha represents Goddess Durga (Shakti). She is Manifestation of Kali (protection),

Saraswati (Knowledge) and Mahalaxmi (Wealth). Wearer is blessed with energy, powers, Dynamism,
fearlessness, knowledge and abundance.

Durga Idols of Panchdhatu:

Durga idols of Panchdhatu can be installed for worship. Panchdhatu, as per Shilpa Shastra, is an alloy of gold

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(Au), silver (Ag), copper (Cu), Brass and lead (Pb) as the major constituent. It is believed these metals attract
cosmic energies during worship.

One can also wear Durga locket for protection

Wearing Durga Bracelet keeps the wearer off all the negative energies including black magic.

Durga Yantra when installed at home or office neutralizes the atmosphere.

SPIRITUAL ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH DURGA ASHTAMI

Durga Idols Durga Mala

Durga idols of Panchdhatu can be Discover a range of unique Durga

installed for worship. Panchdhatu, mala made of 9 Mukhi Rudraksha

as per Shilpa Shastra, is an alloy of ruled by Goddess Durga Herself.

gold (Au), silver (Ag), copper (Cu), Best for those seeking energy,

Brass and lead (Pb) as the major powers, dynamism, fearlessness,

constituent. It is believed these knowledge and abundance in their

metals attract cosmic energies personal and professional life.

during worship.

Durga Pendants and Lockets

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One can also wear energized Durga

locket for protection from negative

energies, black magic and more.

Durga Bracelets Durga Yantra

Wearing Durga Bracelet keeps the Durga Yantra when installed at

wearer off all the negative energies home or office purifies the

including black magic. atmosphere of all negative

energies.

Special Durga Pujas

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Durga Puja and Yajna on this day is

highly recommended. Goddess

Durga is worshipped for courage,

success and prosperity. She
symbolizes strength, morality and

protection. Benefits include

protection and relief from diseases,
attraction of suitable outcomes,

self-confidence and courage and

blessing of Durga.

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