Navratri Durga Ashtami 2021: Know All About The 8th Day Of Navratri

Durga Ashtami 2021: Chaitra Navratri is be observed and today is Durga Ashtami, the 8th day of Navratri. Know all about Durga Ashtami

Today is Durga Ashtami or Navratri Maha Ashtami. A most auspicious day of nine-day Chaitra Navratri, Goddess Mahagauri is worshipped onNavratri Maha Ashtami. Devotees believe that praying to Mahagauri helps them overcome all obstacles. The auspicious time for Navratri Maha Ashtami puja is 11:54 AM to 12.46 PM (Abhijit Muhurta), 2:30 PM to 3:22 PM (Vijaya Muhurta) 6:37 PM  to 7:01 PM (Godhuli Muhurta).  According to legends, Goddess Kali appeared on this day from the forehead of Maa Durga and killed Chanda, Munda, and Rakthabija, the asuras or demons who were with Mahishasura. The eight consorts of Goddess Durga - Brahmani, Maheswari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Narasinghi, Indrani and Chamunda - are worshipped on Maha Ashtami. Mantra: Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah Shwete Vrishesamarudha Shwetambaradhara ShuchihMahagauri Shubham Dadyanmahadeva Pramodada