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Ashadha Durgashtami Bhog: Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Ashadha month has special significance from religious point of view. On this day, along with monthly Durgashtami, Maha Ashtami of Ashadh Gupt Navratri is also celebrated. It is believed that by worshiping Goddess Bhagwati with true heart on the Ashtami day of this Gupt Navratri and offering her favorite things, every secret and special wish of the seeker is fulfilled. If you also want to please Mother Goddess on this auspicious occasion, then during the puja, offer food as per her choice. Let us know which things are considered very auspicious to offer to Maa Durga on Durgashtami of Gupt Navratri.
Offer kheer to Maa Durga
Kheer is considered very dear to Mother Durga. Offering kheer made of milk, rice and sugar maintains happiness and peace in the family. It is believed that this brings happiness in the house and mother’s blessings always remain there.
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Offering Halwa is also considered auspicious
Making pudding of semolina or flour and offering it to Maa Durga is also considered auspicious. After the puja, it should be distributed among the family and other people as Prasad. There is a religious belief that this brings positive energy into the house.
offer coconut
Coconut is considered a symbol of purity and prosperity. Offering coconut to Goddess Durga on the day of Durgashtami is believed to reduce financial problems. It is also considered auspicious to accept coconut as Prasad after the puja.
enjoy seasonal fruits
Offering fresh and seasonal fruits to Maa Durga on this day is also considered auspicious. With this one wishes for happiness, health and prosperity in life.
offering of sugar candy and batasha
Mishri and Batasha are also offered to Maa Durga. It is believed that this maintains sweetness in the family and increases love in relationships.
Panchamrit can also be offered
Offering Panchamrit prepared from milk, curd, ghee, honey and sugar candy is also considered auspicious. After the puja, it is accepted as Prasad.
Red colored sweets also have importance
Red color is considered favorite of Maa Durga. In such a situation, you can also offer red peda, boondi laddu or other satvik sweets. Along with this, there is also a tradition of offering red flowers and red chunari.
Keep these things in mind while offering food
Whatever food you prepare on the day of Durgashtami, keep it completely satvik. Onion, garlic or tamasic things should not be used in bhog. First offer food to Maa Durga, only after that the family members should accept the prasad.
Importance of Ashadh Durgashtami
In Hindu religion, Durgashtami, which comes every month, is considered special for the worship of Goddess Shakti. But Durgashtami of Ashadh month is also special because it falls during Gupt Navratri. On this day, devotees get special blessings by worshiping all the forms of Goddess Durga. It is believed that the results of chanting, penance, charity and worship done on this day increase manifold.
Also read: Recite this stotra on Ashadha monthly Durgashtami, all sorrows will go away by the grace of Goddess Durga!
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