The eight day of Sarodiya Durga Puja is Ashtami Puja, which start with the rhythmic beats of Dhak and chants of the prayer of devotee. This is the Third day of Durga puja. People on this day ready with new special cloths. On this day all people gathered to honour the ,most powerful form of Ma Durga as the destroyer of evil.
In this Day Ma Durga battle with the Mahishasura, reaches in peak. Ma Durga got triumphed over of Mahishasura, and became Mahishasur Mardini. So, Ashtami Day is represents the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and hope over despair.
When is Durga Puja Ashtami 2024?
Durga Puja Ashtami of the year of 2024 will celebrated in 11 October, 2024.
The Date of Durga Puja Ashtami is 11 October, 2024.
Maha Ashtami Tithi Start: October 10, 2024 – 07:24 am
Maha Ashtami End: October 11, 2024 – 06:48 am
This year Ashtami Puja will be perform within 06: 48.
Ritual of Durga PujaAshtami
Kumari Puja: In the day of Ashtami Kumari Puja performed and it is the most important rituals of the day. On this day young girls (usually age between 6 to 12) are worshipped as embodiments of Goddess puja. The girls were dressed up as Goddess Durga and offered flower, fruits, new cloths and gift.
Pushpanjali: After the rituals of Kumari Puja Devotee offer Pushpanjali (offering flower) to Ma Durga, in worshipped. Priest chants mantras, recite hyms and offer flower to her charan.
Sandhi Puja: Sandhi puja is a ritual that takes place during the transition between Astami during last 24 minutes and the first of Navami Tithi. This marks the exact moment when Ma Durga transformed into Ma Chamunda and killed the Ashur Mahishasura.
Bhog and Prasad: On this day devotee offer fruits, Panchamrit, and special meal of like Khichuri, Labra, Beguni, payesh, Sabzi and many others. After the puja will over the bhog will distribute as Prasad.
Aarti: Aarti will perform in the evening of the day accompanied by the beating of dhak and blowing of conch shells.
Cultural Program: In the evening of the day, people gathered in the pandals for cultural program, which included dance, music as well as theater.
Durga Puja Ashtami is a day filled with spiritual energy, joy, and the celebration of the goddess’s victory over evil. It is both a deeply religious day and a time for communal festivity.
Wishes for Durga Puja Ashtami
- On this auspicious day of Maha Ashtami, may Maa Durga shower her divine blessings on you and your family. Wishing you happiness, prosperity, and success. Shubho Maha Ashtami!
- May the divine power of Maa Durga bless you with strength, wisdom, and courage to overcome all obstacles in life. Shubho Durga Ashtami!
- Wishing you and your family peace, joy, and prosperity on this blessed occasion of Durga Puja Ashtami. May Maa Durga’s blessings be with you always!
- May the festive spirit bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to your life. Maa Durga give you the strength to conquer all your fears. Shubho Ashtami!
- On this sacred day of Maha Ashtami, may you receive the divine blessings of Durga Maa and conquer all your fears with her protection. Shubho Durga Puja!
- Shubho Maha Ashtami! May Maa Durga bring peace and prosperity to your life.
- Wishing you a joyful Durga Puja Ashtami filled with love and blessings!
- May the divine blessings of Maa Durga bring happiness and success to you. Shubho Ashtami!
- On this Maha Ashtami, may you find the courage to face life’s challenges with the blessings of Maa Durga. Sending you warm wishes and lots of love!
- May the festival of Durga Puja bring joy, health, and prosperity to your life. Shubho Ashtami to you and your family