{"id":69040,"date":"2023-06-26T12:50:33","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T07:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/?p=69040"},"modified":"2023-12-14T17:27:44","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T11:57:44","slug":"durga-ashtami-2023-the-festival-of-strength-and-femininity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/durga-ashtami-2023-the-festival-of-strength-and-femininity\/","title":{"rendered":"Durga Ashtami 2023: The festival of Strength and Femininity!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Did you know that Durga Ashtami comes every month? Many of us do not know of this fact. The biggest and most important celebration of Durga Ashtami is during Navratri. Navratri is a nine-day-long festival where people all over India celebrate women and worship the goddess for 9 days. However, Durga Ashtami is not only celebrated during Navratri, but it comes every month! It signifies the victory of good over evil and teaches us valuable lessons in life. Let&#8217;s celebrate Durga Ashtami 2023 with great joy!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Now that we know that this auspicious day comes every month, we might wonder when Ashtami is this month. Keep reading to know more about Durga Ashtami Date, time and how to celebrate it!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Durga Ashtami 2023 Date: <\/strong>June 26 2023, Monday<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Tithi Begins: <\/strong>June 26, 2023, 12:25 AM<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Tithi Ends: <\/strong>June 27, 2023, 2:05 AM<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.app.link\/dV9EUvg5Zub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-61173 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/12160135\/family-2-300x103.jpg\" alt=\"English CTR\" width=\"702\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/12160135\/family-2-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/12160135\/family-2-150x51.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/12160135\/family-2.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>What is Durga Ashtami?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">To understand the significance of Durga Ashtami, we should first understand what its name means. In Sanskrit, \u2018Durga\u2019 means undefeatable. Now we might wonder, what is Ashtami? The word \u2018Ashtami\u2019 means the 8th day. This is the meaning of Durga Asthami.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">We celebrate Durga Ashtami every month. Goddess Durga is the ideal of strength and infinite power. Maa Durga is a deity who symbolises the divine feminine energy. Her worship signifies the triumph of good over evil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">We know Maa Durga by many names, such as Kali, Bhagvati, Bhavani, Ambika, Lalita and Gauri. Maa Durga also has nine manifestations which represent power, strength, bravery, knowledge, beauty, grace, and auspiciousness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Durga Ashtami is the day when the mighty goddess defeated the demon Mahishasura. It is a day to worship the goddess and celebrate the divine feminine. If you follow the rituals for Durga Ashtami, goddess Durga will bless you with prosperity and remove obstacles from your life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-69202\" src=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/26132338\/What-is-Durga-Ashtami-300x254.jpg\" alt=\"Maa Durga\" width=\"615\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/26132338\/What-is-Durga-Ashtami-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/26132338\/What-is-Durga-Ashtami-150x127.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/26132338\/What-is-Durga-Ashtami.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><strong>Monthly Durga Ashtami Significance<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Masik, or Monthly Durga Ashtami, is the day of strength and divine power. It falls on the eighth day or Ashtami on the Shukla Paksha (bright lunar fortnight) every month. It is an extremely auspicious day in the Hindu community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">On Durga Ashtami, people observe a daylong fast which starts from dawn and goes on till dusk. This is a gesture of their love and devotion to the goddess. People perform Pooja and sing hymns and aartis for Maa Durga.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">The biggest celebration dedicated to the goddess Durga is held during Navratri. We call it Mahanavami. People across the country worship the nine manifestations of the goddess, which represent different qualities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">On Durga Ashtami, we offer things like Paan, cloves, Akshat and Kumkum. They also offer fruits and sweets to impress goddess Durga and seek her blessings. By keeping the durga ashtami vrat and doing durga ashtami puja, you can receive the blessings of the goddess and bring fortune into your life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">This day is an opportunity for worshippers to seek blessings from Goddess Durga. We pray for strength, courage, prosperity, and protection against negative energies and obstacles in life. Maa Durga showers her devotees with grace and fulfils their sincere prayers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Durga Ashtami gives devotees a chance to strengthen their spiritual connection and faith in the divine. The festival serves as a reminder of the ultimate power and the presence of divine energy that can help overcome challenges and guide individuals on the correct path.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Also Read:\u00a0<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/dev-uthani-ekadashi-an-ideal-time-to-seek-gods-blessings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dev Uthani Ekadashi: An Ideal Time To Seek God\u2019s Blessings<\/a><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><strong>Rituals to celebrate Durga Ashtami\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Durga Ashtami rituals can give you great benefits and blessings. Various regions of India have different rituals to celebrate this auspicious day, but some rituals are widely followed. To gain the protection and divine blessings of this goddess, you can follow these rituals on Durga Ashtami 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>1. Durga Ashtami Puja<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">People wake up early in the morning, bathe and dress in neat clothes. Then they remember Maa Durga to start their day with her blessings. On this day, people decorate the goddess\u2019s idol in red clothes and offer sindoor, Akshat, cardamom, flowers and cloves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-69206\" src=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/26132451\/1.-Durga-Ashtami-Puja-300x254.jpg\" alt=\"Maa Durga Puja\" width=\"615\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/26132451\/1.-Durga-Ashtami-Puja-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/26132451\/1.-Durga-Ashtami-Puja-150x127.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/26132451\/1.-Durga-Ashtami-Puja.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>2. Durga Ashtami Vrat<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">After praying in the morning, people begin with a day-long fast. They light the Aakhand Jyoti, which is a diya that is kept alive throughout the day. Some people who keep the Durga Ashtami vrat sleep on the floor as a moto of dedication to Maa Durga. You cannot consume non-vegetarian food or Alchohol during the Durga Ashtami Vrat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>3. Kumari Pujan<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Kumari, or Kanya Pujan, is one of the most widely performed Durga Ashtami rituals. On the day of Durga Ashtami, people invite young girls, also called Kanya. They are usually 6-12 years old, as many believe Maa Durga resides in them. Therefore, these young girls are pure and divine. People welcome them into their homes and wash their feed. Then, they feed the girls and touch their feet to receive blessings. They also give them gifts and things like coconuts and fruits as offerings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-69203\" src=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/26132340\/3.-Kumari-Pujan-300x254.jpg\" alt=\"Kanya Pujan\" width=\"615\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/26132340\/3.-Kumari-Pujan-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/26132340\/3.-Kumari-Pujan-150x127.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/26132340\/3.-Kumari-Pujan.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>4. Donating to Brahmins<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">During the evening, people visit goddess Durga\u2019s temples. They also donate to Brahmins, which is a holy practice. Donating to Brahmins is a very common auspicious practice which people perform on many auspicious occasions. Many say that doing this pleases the gods, and you receive many blessings from them. After visiting the temples, people break their durga ashtami vrat in the evening.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>5. Sowing Barley Seeds<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">According to Hindu mythology, barley was the first crop after the beginning of creation. Therefore, whenever deities are worshipped, people offer barley. Barleys are representatives of the lord Brahma and remind us to respect the grain. After the barleys have grown almost 3-5 inches, people offer them to Maa Durga and then distribute them amongst their families.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-69201\" src=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/26132335\/Sowing-Barley-Seeds-300x254.jpg\" alt=\"Sowing Barley Seeds\" width=\"614\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/26132335\/Sowing-Barley-Seeds-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/26132335\/Sowing-Barley-Seeds-150x127.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/26132335\/Sowing-Barley-Seeds.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><strong>Durga Ashtami Vrat Katha<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">There are many variations of the interesting story behind this day. If you Read or listen to Durga Ashtami Vrat Katha, Maa Durga will bless you with prosperity and fortune. It will give you the desired fruit on Durga Ashtami 2023.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">According to mythological beliefs, there was a demon known as Mahishasura. He had a strong desire to be immortal since childhood. To fulfil this desire, he started severe penance of Lord Brahma. This pleased Lord Brahma, and hence, he decided to grant Mahishasura the boon he sought. Mahishasura asked to be made immortal, to which Lord Brahma replied that the cycle of birth and death is certain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Mahishasura accepted and, therefore, asked for another boon. It was that only a woman would be able to kill him, and no other deities would be able to defeat him. Lord Brahma granted him the boon, and therefore, he became undefeatable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Mahishasura started creating chaos in the universe, due to which all the gods were deeply distressed. They went to Kailash and asked for Lord Shiva\u2019s help. Tridev, which is the trinity of Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, came together and created Durga.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">They blessed Maa Durga with all their strength and also gave her many weapons to defeat evil. She then defeated Mahishasura and freed everyone from his destruction. Therefore, many believe that the festival of Durga Ashtami (Masik durga ashtami) started from the day when Maa Durga freed heaven, earth and the underworld from Mahishasura\u2019s sins.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">In conclusion, Durga Ashtami is a significant day that celebrates the victory of good over evil and worships the divine feminine energy.\u00a0 Maa Durga is the symbol of power and energy. She teaches us how to be victorious and not let evil overcome our goodness. Durga Ashtami 2023 is a time for devotion, celebration, and seeking blessings for strength, prosperity, and protection in life. Our Hindu festivals have many interesting stories behind them. We at InstaAstro encourage our readers to explore further about these festivals and their meanings. To read more about such fascinating festivals, visit our website and download the app!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"custom-faq\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"> <div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">1. Why do we worship weapons on Durga Ashtami?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">When Tridev created Maa Durga, they blessed her with many weapons to defeat evil. This is why we worship weapons on Durga Ashtami, praying and thanking them for our protection.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">2. What to eat during Durga Ashtami Vrat?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">You can choose to follow different rules for vrat. Some people avoid consuming any food or water, while Some devotees keep fast by drinking only milk or eating fruits.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">3. How to do Durga Ashtami Puja if I don&#039;t have an idol?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">You can do Durga Ashtami Puja even without an Idol of Maa Durga. You can pray to a picture of her and also make offerings to the picture.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">4. What to donate to Brahmins on Durga Ashtami?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Before donating to Brahmins, you should offer the donations to Maa Durga. You can offer sweets made of Jaggery, coconuts and milk to the Goddess and then to the Brahmins.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">5. How many times does Durga Ashtami occur in a year?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Many believe that Durga Ashtami only comes twice a year, but it comes every month. Durga Ashtami comes on the Ashtami of the Shukla paksh of every month.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">6. What to not do during Durga Ashtami Vrat?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">You should abstain from eating non-vegetarian food or consuming alcohol during Durga Ashtami Vrat. People also believe that you should not cut your hair or nails on this day.<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/ahoi-ashtami-2023-celebrating-the-auspicious-day-and-its-significance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ahoi Ashtami 2023<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>For interesting Astrological Facts and Videos, follow us on\u00a0<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/instaastrosocial\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and read your\u00a0<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instaastro.com\/horoscope\/today-horoscope\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">daily horoscope<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that Durga Ashtami comes every month? 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