Masik Durga Ashtami October 2025: Date, Time, Significance And Rituals

Masik Durga Ashtami October 2025: In Hinduism, the masik Durga Ashtami vrat is a way to honour Goddess Durga. Devotees observe this fast on the eighth day of the Shukla Paksha during each Hindu lunar month. Both men and women observe the Durga Ashtami fast. Those who observe this vrat usually avoid food and water for the entire day and give up worldly pleasures. It is believed that keeping the Masik Durga Ashtami fast faithfully can bring good luck, blessings, and the protection of Devi Durga.The upcoming Masik Durga Ashtami Vrat falls on 30th October 2025.

Check out all the important details regarding the date, time, significance and rituals associated with this sacred occasion below:

Masik Durga Ashtami October 2025: Date And Time

Below are the details regarding the date and Ashtami tithi timings for Masik Durga Ashtami Vrat in October:

- Masik Durga Ashtami October 2025 Date: 30th October 2025, Thursday

- Ashtami Tithi Begins: 09:23 AM, 29th October 2025

- Ashtami Tithi Ends: 10:06 AM, 30th October 2025

ALSO READ: Amla Navami 2025: Date, Time, Shubh Muhurat, Significance And Rituals Of Akshaya Navami

Devotees offer sacred prayers to Maa Durga on the sacred occasion of Masik Durga Ashtami vrat (Image Source: The Daily Jagran) 

Masik Durga Ashtami October 2025: Significance

Devotees observe the sacred fast of Durga Ashtami to get blessings from Goddess Durga and eliminate persistent challenges. It is believed to wash away past sins and bring confidence, protection and good fortune. It also brings good health, wealth, happiness and peace. Goddess Durga came into existence from the combined energies of Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. She defeated the demon Mahishasura and saved the gods. Due to this reason, worshipping her on this sacred occasion is believed to bring her blessings and protection.

ALSO READ: Gopashtami 2025: Date, Time, Shubh Muhurat, Significance And Rituals

Masik Durga Ashtami October 2025: Rituals

In Masik Durga Ashtami puja, a sacred pot is set up. This Kalash includes water, mango leaves, and a coconut. The Durga idol is decorated and worshipped with elaborate puja rituals. Worshippers present sacred items like flowers, sindoor, kapoor, akshat, laung, and elaichi to the goddess. People also chant the 108 names of Maa Durga, along with the Durga Saptashati and Chalisa prayers. Additionally, the devotees offer Panchamrit, fruits, dry fruits and betel leaves to the Goddess. The puja ends with Aarti using camphor. Nine little girls are also worshipped during this sacred vrat, as they are considered to be the manifestations of Maa Durga.

(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)