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Masik Durgashtami 27 April
January 1, 1970 @ 12:00 am - April 28, 2023 @ 3:31 pm IST
Masik Durgashtami is a Hindu festival that is observed on the eighth day of the lunar month every month. It is also known as Durga Ashtami or Durgashtami and is dedicated to the worship of the Goddess Durga. This festival is considered to be very auspicious, and it is believed that observing Masik Durgashtami helps in the fulfillment of one’s desires and brings peace, prosperity, and happiness in life.
The word “Durga” means “invincible,” and the festival is celebrated to honor the divine power of Goddess Durga, who symbolizes strength, courage, and divine energy. She is considered to be the embodiment of feminine power and is worshipped as the protector of the universe. The festival is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm by Hindus all over the world.
Rituals performed on Masik Durgashtami
The significance of Masik Durgashtami lies in the fact that it is believed that Goddess Durga blesses her devotees with strength, courage, and protection from evil forces. It is believed that worshipping the Goddess on this day helps in the removal of obstacles, both material and spiritual, and leads to success in all endeavors. It is also said that observing Masik Durgashtami helps in the attainment of Moksha or liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
Effects of celebrating Masik Durgashtami
On Masik Durgashtami, devotees wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and wear clean clothes. They offer prayers to the Goddess and perform a special puja in her honor. The puja involves the chanting of mantras, offering of flowers, fruits, and sweets, and lighting of lamps. Some people also observe a fast on this day and break it only after performing the puja.
The festival of Masik Durgashtami is celebrated with great zeal in various parts of India. In West Bengal, it is celebrated as Durga Ashtami during the Navaratri festival, which is a nine-day celebration dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga. In other parts of the country, it is observed as a monthly festival and is celebrated with equal fervor.