Durva Ashtami 2025: Date, Time, Shubh Muhurat, Significance And Rituals

Durva Ashtami 2025 is a sacred day when devotees offer prayers to Durva Grass, which is regarded as sacred in Hindu rituals. According to the Hindu Panchang, Durva Ashtami is observed on the eighth day of the Shukla Paksha of the Bhadrapada month. This sacred day is believed to bring prosperity and peace to those who observe it with devotion. Durva Ashtami is mainly celebrated with enthusiasm in West Bengal and eastern India. On this day, Durva grass is offered to Lord Ganesha with its tip facing east.

Check out all the significant details regarding the date, time, shubh muhurat, significance and rituals of Durva Ashtami below:

Durva Ashtami 2025: Date And Time

This year, Durva Ashtami 2025 date falls on 31st August 2025, Sunday. Ashtami tithi begins at 10:46 PM on 30th August 2025 and ends at 12:57 AM on 1st September 2025.

Durva Ashtami 2025: Shubh Muhurat

The Durva Ashtami 2025 shubh muhurat falls between 06:14 AM to 06:31 PM.

Durva Ashtami 2025: Significance

Durva Grass is religiously important, representing wealth and eternal life. The legend of Durva Ashtami suggests that Durva came from Lord Vishnu's hair during the Samudra Manthan. When Amrit touched the grass, it became lucky. Praying to Durva on Durva Ashtami is thought to make wishes come true and give blessings. Eating only raw foods on this day is said to wash away sins. Lord Krishna told King Yudhishthira about Durva's importance. The importance of Durva is also mentioned in the Rig Veda and Atharva Veda.

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Durva is a sacred grass used in many Hindu rituals, especially during the worship of Lord Ganesha. (Image Source: Canva) 

The legends surrounding Durva Grass is quite diverse. The Bhavishya Purana suggests that Durva came from Lord Vishnu's hair during the Samudra Manthan. Another story says it came from Vasuki's tail. In Hinduism, Durva is linked to Lord Ganesha, who was healed of stomach problems when 88,000 saints did Archana with 21 Durva grass each. In the Ramayana, Goddess Sita put a piece of Durva between herself and Ravana, telling him not to cross it. These stories show Durva's sacred value and its part in Hindu folklore and customs.

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Durva Ashtami 2025: Rituals

On the sacred occasion of Durva Ashtami, women carry out rituals with deep devotion. They wake up before sunrise and take an early bath to start the day fresh. They put on new clothes and perform special prayers to Durva Grass, offering flowers, fruits, rice, incense, and curd. Fasting is a key part of this rite, and women also worship Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesha. The prayer is done for the long life and success of their children, and for peace in their marriage. By donating food and clothes to Brahmins, the devotees seek blessings and good luck.

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