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Masa Durgashtami or Masik Durgashtami 2022 Dates

Durga Ashtami is also known as Maha Ashtami is an important ritual dedicated to Maa Shakti. It is observed on the Ashtami (8th day) of Shukla Paksha every month. In Sanskrit language, the word Durga means invincible and Ashtami means eight days. On this day the arms of Goddess Durga are worshiped and the celebration is known as Astra Puja. Devotees offer prayers to Goddess Durga and maintain a strict fast to seek her divine blessings. This Vrat is observed with total devotion in the northern and western regions of India. It is an important celebration for followers of Hinduism. It is believed that anyone who observes the Durga Ashtami Vrat with full devotion will receive happiness and good fortune in their life.

Masa Durgashtami 2022 Dates:

  • January 10 – Masa Durgashtami
  • February 8 – Masa Durgashtami
  • March 10 – Masa Durgashtami
  • April 9 – Masa Durgashtami
  • May 9 – Masa Durgashtami
  • June 8 – Masa Durgashtami
  • July 7 – Masa Durgashtami
  • August 5 – Masa Durgashtami
  • September 4 – Masa Durgashtami
  • October 3 – Durga Ashtami , Masa Durgashtami
  • November 1 – Masa Durgashtami
  • November 30 – Masa Durgashtami
  • December 30 – Masa Durgashtami

Thinks to Do on Masik Durgashtami:

  • Devotees get up early in the morning and make several offerings to Goddess in the form of flowers, Chandan and dhoop.
  • In Some places, Kumari Pooja is performed.
  • Special ‘Naivedyam’ is prepared for offering to the Goddess.
  • Fasting is an important ritual of the day.
  • Consuming non-vegetarian food and alcohol is strictly prohibited on this day.
  • The observer of the Durga Ashtami Vrat must sleep on the floor and keep away from the comforts and luxuries.
  • In some regions of western India, there is also a custom of sowing barley seeds.
  • After the seeds reach a height of 3-5 inches they are offered to the Goddess and later distributed among all family members.
  • It is also considered rewarding to read Durga Chalisa on this day.  At the end of puja, devotees also read the Durga Ashtami Vrat Katha.
  • Devotees provide food and Santarpana or Dakshina to Brahmins after completing the puja rituals.
  • The observer of Durga Ashtami Vrat visits Shakti temples in the evening.
Masa Durgashtami or Masik Durgashtami 2022 Dates

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