Durga Ashtami 2022 is an important Hindu festival, celebrated with great fervor and devotion all over India. It is celebrated on the eighth day of the Hindu month of Chaitra and marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. On this day, devotees offer prayers, perform pujas, and other rituals to seek the blessings of the goddess. This year, Durga Ashtami falls on the 10th of March.
Introduction to Durga Ashtami 2022
Durga Ashtami is celebrated in the month of Chaitra, which is the eighth month of the Hindu calendar. It is usually celebrated during the month of March or April, depending on the lunar cycle. The celebration of Durga Ashtami marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. It is believed that on this day, worshipping Goddess Durga brings peace, prosperity and success in one’s life.
Method of Worshiping Maa Durga
The method of worshiping Maa Durga on Durga Ashtami is quite simple. Devotees should first take a bath and wear clean clothes. After that, they should create a small altar or shrine and place a picture or idol of Goddess Durga on it. Then, the devotees should light a lamp and offer flowers, fruits and sweets to the goddess. After that, they should chant mantras and offer prayers to the goddess.
Benefits of Celebrating Durga Ashtami
The celebration of Durga Ashtami brings many benefits to the devotees. It is believed that worshipping Goddess Durga on this day brings peace, prosperity and success in one’s life. Moreover, it also helps to remove negative energies and brings good luck and fortune.
Auspicious Timings for Worship
The most auspicious time for worshipping Goddess Durga on Durga Ashtami is during the Pratahkal, which is the period between sunrise and noon. However, devotees can also worship the goddess during the Madhyahna, which is the period between noon and sunset.
Rituals to Follow During Durga Ashtami
The most important ritual that needs to be followed during Durga Ashtami is the chanting of mantras. Devotees should chant mantras such as the ‘Durga Saptashati’ and the ‘Durga Chalisa’. Apart from this, devotees should also perform aartis and offer flowers,
