Prepare for The Upcoming Mashik Ashtami With Full Devotion

Mashik Ashtami

Know about the Mashik Ashtami, its importance, and the different types of rituals performed. Celebrate this pious ritual with God’s gift online from the Divine gift store.

Durga Ashtami is one of the most auspicious days in the 5 days long festival of Durga puja celebrated every year.  Goddess Durga is the principal and most popular divine power in Hinduism. Devotees regard her as the warrior Goddess whose tales centers around fighting evils and also, demons.  With  Durga puja just a month away, indulge in gold plated idol gift shopping

About Durga Ashtami:-

Hence, according to the Hindu calendar, Durga Ashtami or Mashik Ashtami falls on the lunar fortnight Ashtami tithi of Aswin month. On this particular day, devotees worship 64 Yoginis and Ashta Shakti as a part of the Maha Ashtami ritual. Ashta Sati or Eight Shaktis are a manifestation of Goddess Durga and also, each divine power represents different categories of energy. 

The Eight Ashta Shakti worshiped during Durga Puja includes:

  • Brahmani
  • Kumari
  • Maheswari
  • Vaishnavi
  • Varahi
  • Indrani
  • Narsinghi
  • Chamunda

A famous ritual that devotees arrange is the ‘Kumari Puja’. This is to honor the Kauai or the young girls at home. A group of about eight girls gathers at the place of the puja. They dress beautifully in a saree and deck up in jewelry. A ceremonial welcoming takes place by washing their feet when they enter, and then one by one all other rituals take place.  Finally, the devotees hold puja and the little souls get some divine gift items. 

Significance of  Mashik Ashtami:-

  • If you trace back and read Hindu scriptures or listen to folklore you will know the three powerful powers of the universe-Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva created also, Devi Durga. The most potent Goddess came into being with ten weapons in her ten arms. All these weapons came from different Lords who reside in Heaven. The mighty Lion was her Vahan. The main reason for celebrating Durga Puja is to rejoice in the triumph of good over evil. This day marks the death of Mahishasur by the warrior Goddess as she pierced him with the Trishul. 
  • As per beliefs, Masik Durga Ashtami vrat helps to get rid of all bad karmas of the previous lives. It bestows the power of love, also, self-confidence, and courage. Another benefit of keeping this Vrat is to grant the blessings of Goddess Durga in fighting the illness of and grevious diseases. When life gets difficult, and there seems no hope, you should observe fast and offer Anjali to the Goddess. The fast is a medium to garner divine protection, success, happiness, peace, and love in your lives. 

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