Worshipping Mahagauri on this day is also thought to assist worshippers in conquering all barriers and purifying all sins...
Digital Desk: Devotees worship Maa Mahagauri, the eighth form of the Goddess Maa Durga, on the eighth day of Navratri 2023 (Ashtami Tithi). The Goddess Mahagauri is famed for bringing wealth and success to those who worship her. Worshipping Mahagauri on this day is also thought to assist worshippers in conquering all barriers and purifying all sins.
The eighth day of Shardiya Navratri is also referred to as Maha Ashtami. Maha Ashtami, also known as Ashtami or Durgashtami, is regarded as one of the most auspicious days of the Navratri and Durga Puja celebrations. This year, Ashtami falls on Sunday, October 22.
On this day, devotees honour Goddess Mahagauri, the eighth manifestation of Maa Durga. During the nine-day Navratri celebration, devotees worship Maa Durga's nine avatars to seek her blessings.
Date, Time, and Auspicious Timings for Navaratri 2023 Day 8
The Ashtami tithi begins at 9:53 PM on October 21 and ends at 7:59 PM on October 22.
Saturday, Oct 21- Ashtami Tithi Begins (9:53 PM)
Sunday, Oct 22- Ashtami Tithi Ends (7:59 PM)
Brahma Muhurta- 4:28 AM to 05:19 AM
Godhuli Muhurta- 17:32 PM to 17:57 PM
Amrit Kalam- 12:39 PM to 2:10 PM
Nishita Muhurta- 23:26 PM to 00:16 AM
Abhijit Muhurta- 11:28 AM to 12:13 PM
Day 8 of Navaratri 2023: Maa Mahagauri And Maha Ashtami Puja Vidhi
Mahagauri obtained "Gaur Varna" by arduous atonement, according to Hindu mythology. The name 'Mahagauri' signifies a very clever person. She climbs atop the ox.
People also perform Kanya/Kumari Puja or Kanjak on this day. Devotees bring tiny children to provide food and worship them as Devi and Launguras at their homes. Those who practise Durga Puja also observe the day as Durgashtami.
Kumari Vidhi or Ashtami Kanya Pujan
Kanya/Kumari Puja or Kanjak is also performed by adoring young unmarried ladies. They are revered as heavenly manifestations of Goddess Shakti and are celebrated with special Navratri gifts.
Worshippers wash their feet, present them with a crimson dupatta, bangles, and a few other tokens of gratitude, and ask for their blessings.
The Ashtami tithi begins at 9:53 PM on October 21 and ends at 7:59 PM on October 22.
Shubh Muhurat is from 7:51 a.m. to 10:41 a.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 2:55 p.m.
About Goddess Mahagauri
The name Mahagauri means extremely white. Maha means extremely and Gauri means white. The story behind her existence was that after Kaali had killed Raktabeej and had calmed down to become Parvati, she still had a black skin tone. She mounts a bull, and because of that, she is called Vrisharudha. She has four hands - while one hand on the right side carries a Trishul and the other stays in Abhaya Mudra, she holds a Damaru in one left hand and keeps the other in Varada Mudra.
Goddess Mahagauri's favourite flower?
8th Day Arabian Jasmine or Mogra Flower for Maa Mahagauri On the eighth day of Navratri, the exquisite and eye-catching Arabian jasmine or mogra flower is selected to worship Maa Mahagauri.
Which colour should you wear on the eighth day of Navratri?
Purple, the eighth colour, represents the Goddess Gauri. Purple is a colour that many people connect with luxury, extravagance, and royalty.
Bhog on the 8th day of Navratri 2023
Devotees present Mata with a coconut called Bhog. Giving coconuts to Brahmans on Ashtami is popularly thought to bless a childless couple with a child.
What should you follow when worshipping Goddess Kalratri?
- Take a bath and dress cleanly, preferably in white.
- In your puja area, place a photograph or idol of Goddess Mahagauri.
- Decorate the Goddess's idol with Chandan and Kumkum.
- As a mark of purity and devotion, present fresh flowers to the deity.
- To create a divine ambience, light a ghee or oil lamp.
- As prasad (holy food), offer fruits, sweets, and milk to the Goddess.
- Recite mantras and hymns honouring Goddess Mahagauri. One of the most widely used mantras is "Om Devi Mahagauriyai Namah."
- Perform the Goddess Mahagauri and Maa Durga aarti.
- Take a few seconds to meditate.
- Following the puja, distribute prasad to your family members.
8th day of Navratri 2023- Today'Mantra
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु मा गौरी रूपेण संस्थिता | नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम||
Ya Devi Sarvbhuteshu Maa Gauri Rupen Sansthita|
Namastasyee Namastasyee Namastasyee Namo Namah||
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