Navratri Ashtami, also known as Durga Ashtami or Maha Ashtami, is one of the most significant days of the nine-day Navratri festival. Falling on the eighth day, it is dedicated to worshipping Goddess Mahagauri and performing the sacred Kanya Puja (Kanjak Puja). Devotees seek blessings for prosperity, protection, and spiritual growth by observing fasts, performing rituals, and offering prayers during auspicious muhurats.

Ashtami date and significance

In 2025, Durga Ashtami will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 30. On this day, devotees invoke Maa Durga in her fierce yet compassionate form, symbolising purity, peace, and the removal of all obstacles. The day is also marked by Sandhi Puja, which is performed during the transition period between Ashtami and Navami.

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