In Navratri 2025, Kanya Pujan has special significance. Ashtami will be celebrated on 30 September and Navami 1 October. These days are auspicious time for worship, havan and kanyadaan of Goddess Mahagauri. Worshiping with the right law gives good luck and positive energy.
Navratri Kanya Pujan Date 2025: This year there is a lot of confusion about the Ashtami of Sharadiya Navratri. This is because Navratri has been extended one day forward. According to reports, the Chaturthi date of Navratri will fall on both 25 and 26 September. Therefore, Ashtami will be celebrated on 30 September instead of 29. Let us know about the auspicious time of the Ashtami of Navratri and the method of worship from Pt. Praveen Dwivedi of Ujjain-
Navratri Ashtami 2025 date and time
- Navratri Ashtami 2025 – 30 September, 2025, Tuesday
- Ashtami Tithi Starts – 29 September, 2025 pm at 4:31 pm
- Ashtami Tithi ends – September 30, 2025 at 6:06 pm
Which goddess worships on Mahashtami
The Mahagauri form of Goddess Durga is worshiped on Mahashtami. Many people also worship Havan and Virgo on this day. Those who observe Ashtami fast, keep fast on Saptami and break their fast after worshiping the girl on Ashtami.
How is the girl worship done?
On the day of Virgo Pujan, the feet of the newlyweds who came home are washed first. Then they are placed on a clean posture. Tilak is applied on their forehead and holy thread is tied on the hands. Then they are served food. On this day, girls should offer pudding, puri and gram. After this, get their blessings by giving them gifts or Dakshina.
Importance of Durga Ashtami
According to mythological beliefs, Goddess Parvati did harsh penance to attain Lord Shiva, resulting in her color darkened. Pleased with his penance, Shiva bathed him in the holy water of the Ganges and restored his color. It is said that since then he came to be called Mahagauri. It is believed that those observing the fast of Durga Ashtami get good luck and success.
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What to do and what not to do on Mahashtami
- Keep your house and worship place clean
- Wear auspicious and bright colors
- Maintain positive thoughts and devotion
- Respect the elderly, women and children
- Do not wear black clothes nor quarrel
- Avoid non -vegetarian or tamasic food
- On this day, devotees get purification, success and positive energy in their lives with worship and devotion.
Colors and mantras of Mahashtami
The color of Maa Mahagauri is considered pink, which is a symbol of love, affection and harmony. Mantras include –
- Om Durgayai Namah
- Om Shri Shree Klein Mahagauri Durgayai Namah
- Om Dun Durgayai Namah
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