Durga Ashtami Vrat 2022:know the dates and importance of Durga Ashtami Vrat

Prerna Prerna Updated 08 Feb 2022 12:59 PM IST

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Durga Ashtami Vrat February 2022
Durga Ashtami vrat is an important Hindu ritual dedicated to Goddess Shakti (Goddess Durga). Masik Durga Ashtami is a monthly event observed on the Ashtami tithi (8th day) of the Shukla paksha (bright lunar fortnight) of every month on the Hindu calendar.

Of all Durga Ashtami days, the Shukla paksha Ashtami of Ashwin month is the most popular and is called Maha Ashtami or simply Durgashtami. Durga Ashtami falls during the last 5 days of the 9 days long Navratri festival. Durgashtami during Durga puja 2022 is on October 03, Monday.
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Next Durga Ashtami Vrat is on February 08, Tuesday
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Next masik Durga Ashtami during the Hindu calendar month of Magha falls on Tuesday, February 08.
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Durga Ashtami Vrat February 2022 - Tithi Timings

Ashtami Tithi Timing	February 08, 06:16 AM - February 09, 08:31 AM
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On this day the weapons of Goddess Durga are worshipped and the celebration is known as ‘Astra Puja’. This day is also popularly referred to as ‘Virashtami’ owing to the display of arms and other forms of martial arts. Hindu devotees offer prayers to Goddess Durga and keep a strict fast to seek Her divine blessings.
Durga Ashtami Vrat is observed with complete devotion in the northern and western regions of India. In some regions of Andhra Pradesh, Durga Ashtami is celebrated as ‘Bathukamma Panduga’. Durga Ashtami Vrat is a significant observance for followers of Hinduism.
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Rituals during Durga Ashtami Vrat:
On the day of Durga Ashtami, devotees pray to Goddess Durga. They get up early in the morning and make several offerings to Goddess in the form of flowers, Chandan and dhoop. In some places, Kumari Puja is also performed on the day of Durga Ashtami Vrat. Hindus worship girls aged between 6-12 years as the Kanya (virgin) form of Goddess Durga. Special ‘Naivedyam’ is prepared for offering to the Goddess.
Fasting is an important ritual of the day. the observer of Durga Ashtami Vrat abstains from eating or drinking all through the day. the fast is observed by men and women alike. the Durga Ashtami Vrat is observed to acquire spiritual gains and seek the blessings of Goddess Durga. Some devotees keep the fast by drinking only milk or eating fruits. 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.
Devotees chant various Devi mantras on this day. 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.
Hindu devotees provide food and Santa Rana or Dakshina to Brahmins after completing the puja rituals.
The observer of Durga Ashtami Vrat visits Shakti temples in the evening. Special pujas are conducted on the day of Maha Ashtami that is witnessed by thousands of devotees.

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Significance of Durga Ashtami Vrat:
In the Sanskrit language, the word ‘Durga’ means ‘undefeatable’ and ‘Ashtami’ signifies ‘eight days’. According to the Hindu legends, the fierce and powerful form of Goddess Durga, known as ‘Goddess Bhadrakali’ was incarnated. The day of Durga Ashtami is celebrated as the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon named ‘Mahishasura’. It is believed that one who observes the Durga Ashtami Vrat with full dedication will be bestowed with happiness and good fortune in their lives.
All Durga Ashtami Vrat dates in 2022 and Ashtami Tithi Timing

January 10th Monday	Ashtami Tithi Timing : Jan 09, 11:09 AM - Jan 10, 12:24 PM
February 8th Tuesday	Ashtami Tithi Timing : Feb 08, 6:16 AM - Feb 09, 8:31 AM
March 10th Thursday	Ashtami Tithi Timing : Mar 10, 2:57 AM - Mar 11, 5:34 AM
April 9th Saturday	Ashtami Tithi Timing : Apr 08, 11:05 PM - Apr 10, 1:24 AM
May 9th Monday	Ashtami Tithi Timing : May 08, 5:00 PM - May 09, 6:32 PM
June 8th Wednesday	Ashtami Tithi Timing : Jun 07, 7:55 AM - Jun 08, 8:30 AM
July 7th Thursday	Ashtami Tithi Timing : Jul 06, 7:49 PM - Jul 07, 7:28 PM
August 5th Friday	Ashtami Tithi Timing : Aug 05, 5:06 AM - Aug 06, 3:57 AM
September 4th Sunday	Ashtami Tithi Timing : Sep 03, 12:28 PM - Sep 04, 10:40 AM
October 3rd Monday	Ashtami Tithi Timing : Oct 02, 6:47 PM - Oct 03, 4:38 PM
November 1st Tuesday	Ashtami Tithi Timing : Nov 01, 1:11 AM - Nov 01, 11:04 PM
November 30th Wednesday	Ashtami Tithi Timing : Nov 30, 8:58 AM - Dec 01, 7:21 AM
December 30th Friday	Ashtami Tithi Timing : Dec 29, 7:17 PM - Dec 30, 6:34 PM

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