By observing Mahashtami fasting brings happiness and prosperity in life
Maa Durga is also worshiped on the day of Ashtami. On the day of Ashtami, first of all purify yourself after taking a bath in the morning and then start the worship. Also, there is a provision of Sandhi Puja on this day which runs on both the Ashtami and Navami days.
Today is Durgashtami, there is a law to offer food to the girls after worshiping this mother Durga, so let us tell you about the method and importance of worship with Mahashtami fast.
Know about Mahashtami
Ashtami, the eighth day of Navratri, is called Mahashtami. The festival of Mahashtami is celebrated with great pomp in our country. The day of Ashtami is considered to be of Kul Devi, hence the Kul Devi of the house is worshipped. Maa Kali, Dakshin Kali, Bhadrakali and Mahakali are also worshiped on Ashtami. Mahagauri is worshiped as Durga Maa on the day of Mahashtami. Pundits believe that worshiping Mata Ashtami leads to victory over all kinds of siddhis. On the day of Mahashtami, nine urns are installed in front of Goddess Durga. Nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped in those nine Kalashas.
auspicious time of mahashtami
The date of Maha Ashtami will start from 06.47 pm on October 2, 2022. At the same time, it ends on October 3, 2022 at 4:37 pm. On this day Shobhan Yoga will remain from 5.14 pm on 2nd October to 02:21 pm on 3rd October. At the same time, the Muhurta of Sandhi Puja will be from 4:14 pm to 5:02 pm on 3rd October.
worship like this
Maa Durga is also worshiped on the day of Ashtami. On the day of Ashtami, first of all purify yourself after taking a bath in the morning and then start the worship. Also, there is a provision of Sandhi Puja on this day which runs on both the Ashtami and Navami days.
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Havan worship has special significance
First of all purify the Havan Kund with Gangajal. After this, tie Kalawa around the Havan Kund and worship it by making a swastika. After doing this, offer Akshat, flowers and sandalwood at the Havan Kund. After this put ghee, sugar, rice and camphor in the kund, then place 4 mango wood in the havan kund towards east, west, north and south direction.
Kanya Bhoj is also necessary
Mata Mahagauri is the form of Annapurna. Mother Annapurna is also worshiped on this day, so on the day of Ashtami, girls are offered food and Brahmins are fed. Chickpeas, puri, halwa and kheer are offered to the mother in the meal, after which the girls and Brahmins are fed. Kanya Pujan is also known as Kumari Pujan and Kanjak Pujan. On this day little girls are adorned and worshiped as their mother Durga. According to Hindu belief, only girls of 2 years to 10 years are selected in this puja. Offer 5 types of fruits, sweets, Panchmeva, a coin to the Goddess in red chunari on Ashtami. It is said that Mother Ambe is very happy with this and happiness and prosperity resides. On Durgashtami, the offering of pudding, puri, gram and coconut is very dear to Maa Mahagauri. There are pundits, this leads to the attainment of material pleasures, as well as the problems related to money end.
offering in havan kund
Put a betel leaf in the middle of the items put in the Havan Kund, place camphor, clove, cardamom, batasha on it, then ignite the fire, now while chanting the mantra, offer it to the fire with the Havan material. After the completion of the havan, worship the girl.
Worship of Mahagauri and protection of honey
On the day of Ashtami, married women definitely offer red chunari to mother Gauri for their immovable honeymoon. Gauri had received Shiva as a bridegroom after hard penance. Maa Ghori’s vehicle is bull and her weapon is Trishul. Worshiping Mata Gauri washes away all the sins of the devotees. On the day of Ashtami, light a lamp in front of the picture of Mata Gauri and apply roli to her. After that complete the worship by meditating on the Goddess. Along with this, Ashtam worship brings happiness and prosperity and all the wishes are fulfilled.
Give these things to girls
Kanya Puja is performed on Ashtami Tithi. On this day, during Kanya Pujan, after offering a feast of their choice to 9 girls, definitely offer any red colored items of their need. According to the belief, by doing this, the grace of Mother Queen remains. Mahashtami fasting has special significance in Navratri. It is believed in the scriptures that fasting on this day gives longevity to the children, so many people also observe a Nirjala fast on the day of Ashtami.
– Pragya Pandey
