Masa Durgashtami Dates 2022: Durgashtami reminds us of Dussehra. Durgashtami, Maharnavami and Vijayadasami are the three most important days of Dussehra Navratri. We worship Goddess Durga mata with devotion, the form of Lord Shiva. However Durgashtami comes every month. This is called as Masa Durgashtami in south and Masik Durgashtami in north. This Durgashtami is celebrated monthly on Shuklapaksha Ashtami Tithi. On this day Durgamata Vratam is conducted at Hindu Houses.
Durga Ashtami also known as ‘Maha Ashtami’ is an important ritual dedicated to Goddess Shakti. It is observed on the ‘Ashtami’ (8th day) of the ‘Shukla Paksha’ of every month. In Sanskrit language the word ‘durga’ means ‘undefeatable’ and ‘ashtami’ signifies ‘eight day’ On this day the weapons of Goddess Durga are worshiped and the celebration is known as ‘Astra Puja’. Devotees offer prayers to Goddess Durga and keep a strict fast to seek her divine blessings.
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Masik Durgashtami Pooja Details:
Devotees of Goddess Durga worships the eight forms of Durga Matha. The sacred kalash is placed on a treated as a special item during the worship. There is also a tradition of sacred bathing in worship. Sixteen types of offerings are made to the idol of the goddess. Panchamrit is made from five ingredients including yogurt, milk, honey, cow’s ghee and sugar. The fruits are placed in the puja. Kheer and halwa are offered. Most of the people don’t know Masa Durgashtami but known devotees worship Durga whenever they worship Durga.
Masik Durgashtami Dates 2022 (Masa)
This Durgashtami vrat is observed with complete devotion mainly in the regions of South, North and Westren parts of India. It is a significant observance in Hinduism and mostly followed by Durga Matha Devotees. It is stated in puranas that one who observes the Durga Ashtami Vrat with full dedication will be bestowed with happiness and good fortune in the future.
- All Hindu Devotees gets up early in the morning and takes sacred bath
- Prepares kalash (Durgamatha Idol) with flowers, chandan and dhoop.
- In Some places Kumari Pooja is performed.
- Special ‘Naivedyam’ is prepared for offering to the Goddess.
- Fasting is an important ritual of the day.
- Consuming non-vegetarian food and alcohol is strictly prohibited on this day.
- The observer of the Durga Ashtami Vrat must sleep on the floor and keep away from the comforts and luxuries.
- In some regions of western India there is also a custom of sowing barley seeds.
- After the seeds reach a height of 3-5 inches they are offered to the Goddess and later distributed among all family members.
- It is also considered rewarding to read Durga Chalisa on this day. At the end of puja, devotees also read the Durga Ashtami Vrat katha.
- Devotees provide food and santarpana or dakshina to Brahmins after completing the puja rituals.
- The observer of Durga Ashtami Vrat visit Shakti temples in the evening.
Why Do Masa Durgashtami?
Hindu Women performs Durgashtami monthly to get rid of the misdeeds we have committed in the past. It gives confidence and courage to all the devotees. Protects against diseases and keeps your healthy and safe. Moreover, Worshiping Durga Matha gives health, protection, prosperity, success, peace. People in India fast to get the blessings.
According to mythology, Durga incarnated as a mighty deity with ten arms and ten weapons and Lion as a vehicle of peace and prosperity in the world with divine mantras. Before the war with Ravana, Lord Rama also worshiped Shakti.
Masik Durgashtami Dates 2022
Below are the Masik Durgashtami Dates 2022 in India.
- January 10 – Masa Durgashtami
- February 8 – Masa Durgashtami
- March 10 – Masa Durgashtami
- April 9 – Masa Durgashtami
- May 9 – Masa Durgashtami
- June 8 – Masa Durgashtami
- July 7 – Masa Durgashtami
- August 5 – Masa Durgashtami
- September 4 – Masa Durgashtami
- October 3 – Durga Ashtami , Masa Durgashtami
- November 1 – Masa Durgashtami
- November 30 – Masa Durgashtami
- December 30 – Masa Durgashtami
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