Masik durgastami 2025: The fast of monthly Durgashtami is kept on the Ashtami date of the Shukla Paksha of every month. This fast is dedicated to Maa Durga. On this day, Goddess Durga is worshiped and by observing this fast, there is a habit of happiness and prosperity in life. It is very auspicious and fruitful to do this fast, by doing this, positivity is inhabited in the house and ends all kinds of troubles.
In the year 2025, Durgashtami of Shravan month will be considered on 1 August, Friday. Durgashtami is fasted every month during the Ashtami date of Shukla Paksha. On this day, devotees worship Durga Mata and observe the whole day for her.
Monthly Durgashtami Tithi August 2025
Shukla Ashtami of Shravan month will start from 04:58 am on August 01, while this date will end at 07.23 minutes on August 2 – 07:23.
Monthly Durgashtami Pujan
- On the monthly Durgashtami day, wake up early in the morning and take a bath and wear clean clothes.
- Clean the temple of the house and purify it by spraying Ganga water.
- Install the statue or picture of Maa Durga, light a lamp and take a pledge to fast.
- Offer the ingredients of red clothes, red flowers, vermilion, kumkum, akshat, bangles and sixteen makeup to Maa Durga.
- Offer fruits, sweets, panchamrit or offering your choice to Maa Durga.
- On this day, chant Durga Chalisa, Durga Saptashati or “Om Doon Durgayai Namah”.
- Perform the Aarti of Durga Mata.
On the day of Durga Ashtami, those fasting should take satvic food and meditate on Maa Durga. Also, donating on this day gives special fruits. Donating food, clothes or other essential items to the needy people on the day of Durgashtami is considered auspicious.
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