Chaitra Navratri 2026 Durga Ashtami: Chaitra Navratri is going on. Nine days of Navratri are dedicated to the devotion and worship of Goddess Durga. Ashtami Tithi is considered very important and special in both Shardiya and Chaitra Navratri. The eighth day of Navratri has been dedicated to Mother Mahagauri. On this day, Maa Gauri, the eighth form of Goddess Durga, is worshipped. Worship of Mother Gauri on the Ashtami Tithi of Navratri is considered especially fruitful.
Ashtami Tithi of Navratri is also called Durga Ashtami and Maha Ashtami. Kanya Puja is also performed on the day of Ashtami Puja. This year, there is doubt among the people regarding the Ashtami date of Chaitra Navratri, so let us know here when is the Ashtami date of Chaitra Navratri. When will it be worshipped? Also know the auspicious time for Kanya Puja.
When is Durga Ashtami Tithi of Navratri (Chaitra Navratri 2026 Durga Ashtami)
According to the Panchang, the Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month is starting on March 25, 2026 at 01:50 pm. This Chaitra Ashtami Tithi will end on March 26 at 11:48 am. In such a situation, according to Udayatithi, Ashtami Tithi of Chaitra Navratri will be on 26 March 2026. Durga Ashtami worship and Kanya Puja will be done on this day.
Durga Ashtami Kanya Pujan 2026 auspicious time (Chaitra Navratri 2026 Durga Ashtami Kanya Pujan Shubh Muhurat)
On the day of Durga Ashtami of Chaitra Navratri, two auspicious times are best for worshiping the girl. The first Muhurta will start at 6.18 am. This auspicious time will last till 07:50 in the morning. The second Muhurat of Kanya Puja will start at 10.55 am. This auspicious time will last till 03:31 pm.
Importance of Kanya Puja
Kanya Puja is performed on the eighth day of Navratri i.e. Ashtami Tithi. Invite small girls home on the day of Durga Ashtami. Feed them halwa-puri, black gram and kheer. After the meal, give Dakshina to the girls and take blessings from them. According to religious beliefs, worshiping a girl receives special blessings from the Mother Goddess.
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