Ashtami is the best day to worship Goddess Durga and seek her blessings. According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that Goddess Durga visits her earthly abode during this time to bless her devotees. It is celebrated on Ashtami Tithi. This month's Durga Ashtami is very special, and Gupta Navratri will have an effect due to which it will be special.
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The fast of Durga Ashtami is observed to please Goddess Durga. This year, Maasik Durga Ashtami falls in the middle of Gupta Navratri. The monthly festival of Durga Ashtami will be celebrated. The monthly Durga Ashtami fast is observed to get the grace and blessings of Maa Durga. Worshiping Shakti on every Durga Ashtami day solves all the problems of life. Maa Durga protects all her devotees.
effect of Gupt NavratriThere is also Durgashtami of Gupta Navratri on Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Magh month. The Gupta Navratri fast is observed for the fulfilment of secret desires and the accomplishment of Tantra Sadhana. If the monthly Durga Magh Ashad falls in the middle of Gupta Navratri, then the devotees get the desired results. Durga Mata is also worshipped in Gupta Navratri, and Maa Durga is also worshipped in the monthly festival of Durgashtami. In such a situation, the virtuous fruit of this monthly Durgashtami will increase manifold.
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Monthly Durga Ashtami Date and Worship MethodOn the first day of Durga Puja, Magha, Shukla Ashtami will start at 08:43 on January 28 and end at 09:05 on January 29. The monthly Durga Ashtami fast will be observed on January 29 only on the basis of Udaya Tithi. Special worship of Maa Durga on the day of Maasik Durga Ashtami doubles its benefits. After getting up early in the morning and taking a bath, anoint Maa Durga with Gangajal. Light a lamp in the house. Dedicate Akshat, vermilion, red flowers, and a garland to the mother.
Offer fruits and sweets as prasad. Recite the Chalisa of Mata Durga by lighting a ghee lamp, and then perform Aarti. After completing the fast, offer food to a Brahmin. Do charity according to your ability. By doing this, all your wishes will be fulfilled, and there will be happiness and prosperity in the house.