- By Kashish Rai
- Sat, 07 Dec 2024 12:05 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Masik Durga Ashtami December 2024: The sacred fast Masik Durga Ashtami is celebrated monthly. It falls on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon phase) in the Hindu calendar. This day is dedicated to worshipping Goddess Durga, a powerful embodiment of feminine energy. Devotees fast, meditate, and offer prayers to seek her blessings. They also recite the Durga Saptashati and other sacred texts. It's believed that observing Masik Durga Ashtami brings spiritual growth, protection, and positive energy. This year, Masik Durga Ashtami in the Hindu month of Margashirsha will be observed on 8th December 2024.
Masik Durga Ashtami December 2024: Date And Time
- Masik Durga Ashtami 2024 Date: 8th December 2024, Sunday
- Ashtami Tithi Begins: 09:44 AM, 8th December 2024
- Ashtami Tithi Ends: 08:02 AM, 9th December 2024
Masik Durga Ashtami December 2024: Shubh Muhurat
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:52 AM to 12:34 PM
- Amrit Kaal: 09:05 AM to 10:38 AM
- Vijaya Muhurat: 01:57 PM to 02:38 PM
Devotees worship goddess Durga with dedication and faith on the occasion of Masik Durga Ashtami Vrat. (Image Source: Canva)
Masik Durga Ashtami December 2024: Significance
The Masik Durga Ashtami Vrat holds great significance in Hinduism, offering numerous benefits to its observers. This monthly fast is believed to bring spiritual growth, self-purification, and a stronger connection with Goddess Durga. By observing this vrat, devotees can seek the goddess's protection from negative energies, evil forces, and adversity. It's also said to grant wisdom, courage, and strength to overcome life's challenges. Worshipping Goddess Durga on Masik Durga Ashtami Vrat brings numerous benefits. It grants protection from negative energies, evil forces, and adversity. Devotees can seek blessings for improved health, wealth, and relationships.
Masik Durga Ashtami December 2024: Rituals
The Masik Durga Ashtami Vrat begins with a sacred bath, followed by wearing clean clothes. Devotees then worship Goddess Durga by offering flowers, fruits, and other sacred items. They light diyas (earthen lamps) and incense sticks to create a peaceful atmosphere.
The main ritual involves reciting the Durga Saptashati, a sacred text that praises Goddess Durga's power and glory. Devotees also chant mantras and hymns, seeking the goddess's blessings and protection. Some devotees observe a strict fast, while others opt for a partial fast, consuming only fruits.
In the evening, devotees gather to perform aarti. They sing devotional songs and offer prayers to Goddess Durga, seeking her blessings and protection. The vrat concludes with consuming and distributing prasad among the devotees.
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