Masik Durga Ashtami is celebrated in honour of Goddess Durga and is observed every month on the Ashtami tithi of Shukla Paksha. It is believed that Goddess Durga grants all kinds of boons to her devotees on this day and thus, it is considered as an auspicious day to worship the Goddess. This year, Masik Durga Ashtami will be celebrated on March 13, 2022 and it is an especially important day as it is the day of Preeti Yoga. Read on to know more about Masik Durga Ashtami 2022 and how to celebrate it.
What is Masik Durga Ashtami?
Masik Durga Ashtami is a monthly observance celebrated to honour Goddess Durga. It is observed on the Ashtami tithi of Shukla Paksha of each month. Devotees of Goddess Durga observe a fast on this day and seek blessings from the Goddess. It is believed that Goddess Durga grants all kinds of boons to her devotees on Masik Durga Ashtami.
Preeti Yoga of Falgun Month
Preeti Yoga is a special day when the planets Saturn and Jupiter come together in the same house. This year, Masik Durga Ashtami falls on the day of Preeti Yoga in the Falgun month. This makes it an especially auspicious day to worship Goddess Durga and seek her blessings.
Auspicious Time for Durgashtami
Masik Durga Ashtami 2022 will begin on the 13th of March at 5:00 pm and end on the 14th of March at 7:58 pm. The most auspicious time to perform the puja rituals is between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm.
Worship Method for Durgashtami
Devotees of Goddess Durga should begin the puja by first offering prayers to Lord Ganesha and then to Goddess Durga. Offerings such as fruits, flowers and incense should be made to the Goddess. Aarti should be performed after the puja and the devotees should chant mantras and hymns dedicated to Goddess Durga.
Significance of Masik Durga Ashtami
Masik Durga Ashtami holds great significance in Hinduism and is observed with great reverence. It is believed that worshipping Goddess Durga on this day can help to remove all kinds of obstacles and bring success in all endeavours.
