{"id":95364,"date":"2025-08-13T10:51:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T05:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/?p=95364"},"modified":"2025-08-19T16:57:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T11:27:39","slug":"durga-ashtami-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/durga-ashtami-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Durga Ashtami 2025: Essential Timings &#038; Rituals (Sharad Month)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrated on the Shukla Paksha of the Sharad month, Durga Ashtami 2025 is an important day during Navratri. It is the <\/span><b>eighth day dedicated to worshipping Goddess Mahagauri<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one of the nine forms of Durga.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.app.link\/dV9EUvg5Zub\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61173\" src=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/12160135\/family-2-300x103.jpg\" alt=\"family issues resolve by instaastro\" width=\"801\" height=\"275\" 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: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>When is Durga Ashtami?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 8th day of Navratri Durga Ashtami, falls on <\/span><b>Tue, 30 Sept, 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Note the auspicious tithi or timings for its rituals below.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Durga Ashtami 2025 Time Begins &#8211;<\/span><b> 04:31 PM on Sep 29, Monday<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Durga Ashtami 2025 Time Ends &#8211;\u00a0 <\/span><b>06:06 PM on Sep 30, Tuesday<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Significance of Durga Ashtami 2025<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Durga Ashtami 2025 holds deep significance in Hinduism. Durgashtami is the day to acknowledge the fierce form of the divine feminine &#8211; Maa Mahagauri.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing Durga Puja Ashtami <\/span><b>cleanses sins, grants spiritual liberation, and fulfils desires<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is a great day for devotees to seek protection, prosperity and courage.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Also Read: <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/unfolding-amazing-facts-about-mata-vaishno-devi-temple\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unfolding Amazing Facts About Mata Vaishno Devi Temple<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>What are the Rituals for Durgashtami?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Devotees manifest a happy Durga Ashtami Navratri by pleasing Goddess Mahagauri and asking her blessings. The Durga Ashtami Puja Vidhi or Ritual are mentioned below.<\/span><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Mahagauri Puja: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin Durga Ashtami 2025 with a grand bath of the idol called Mahasnan, followed by Shodashopachar Puja, which involves 16 forms of offerings and prayers.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Kumari Puja (Kanya Pujan): <\/b>Next, h<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">onour<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">young girls (2 &#8211; 10 years) as 9 forms of Maa Durga. Wash their feet and offer food (like halwa, puri, chana) and gifts.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Astra Puja (Worship of Weapons): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some regions of India, Durga Ashtami is also known as &#8220;Veera Ashtami.&#8221; On this day, weapons of Maa Durga are worshipped, symbolising strength and protection.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Chandi Path: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reciting verses from the Devi Mahatmya (Durga Saptashati) or Chandi Path is considered highly sacred on this day. Do it during Homa (Havan) on Durga Ashtami 2025.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Sandhi Puja: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light 108 diyas and do offerings to deity between last 24 minutes of Durgashtami and first 24 minutes of Navami. This marks the manifestation of Maa Durga as Chamunda to defeat Chanda and Munda (part of Mahishaura).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Durga Ashtami Vrat: <\/b>You can also <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">observe a fast on Durga Ashtami 2025, breaking it after the evening puja or the next day on Navami.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Offerings and Prasad For Durga Ashtami\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">The offerings made at the festival are also believed to contribute to a happy Durga Ashtami and are a reflection of gratitude and devotion. Common offerings are &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Flowers: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red hibiscus, roses, and marigolds are particularly favoured.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Fruits: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seasonal fruits, especially apples and bananas.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Sweets: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halwa, puri and chana are classic offerings in Kanya Puja. Other sweets like laddoos, barfi, malpua, kheer (especially Makhana kheer or Sabudana kheer for fasting devotees) and petha are also common.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong>Coconut:\u00a0<\/strong>Offer coconut in Durga Ashtami 2025, for it symbolises purity and auspiciousness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Ghee\/Oil: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Used for lamps (diyas) or Havan (Homa), symbolising divine energy.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Shringaar items: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red saree, bangles, sindoor, and other makeup items offered to the goddess.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Items to avoid: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onion, garlic, grains and alcohol.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Mantras For Durga Ashtami Wishes<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some powerful mantras to be chanted during prayers to Maa Durga for fulfilling Durga Ashtami wishes include &#8211;<\/span><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Navarna Mantra: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundaye Vichche (\u0950 \u0910\u0902 \u0939\u094d\u0930\u0940\u0902 \u0915\u094d\u0932\u0940\u0902 \u091a\u093e\u092e\u0941\u0923\u094d\u0921\u093e\u092f\u0948 \u0935\u093f\u091a\u094d\u091a\u0947)\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Durga Dhyan Mantra: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Om Jataa Joot Samaayuktamardhendu Krit Lakshnam | Lochanatray Sanyuktam Padmendu Sadya Shaan Naam || (\u0950 \u091c\u093e\u0924\u0902 \u091c\u0942\u0924 \u0938\u092e\u093e\u092f\u0941\u0915\u094d\u0924\u092e\u0930\u094d\u0926\u0939\u0947\u0928\u094d\u0926\u0941 \u0915\u0943\u0924 \u0932\u0915\u094d\u0937\u0923\u092e\u094d | \u0932\u094b\u091a\u0928\u0924\u094d\u0930\u092f \u0938\u0902\u092f\u0941\u0915\u094d\u0924\u0902 \u092a\u0926\u094d\u092e\u0947\u0928\u094d\u0926\u0941 \u0938\u0926\u094d\u092f \u0936\u093e\u0928 \u0928\u093e\u092e ||)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Mahagauri Mantra:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Mahagauri Rupena Samsthita\u0964 Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah\u0965 ( \u092f\u093e \u0926\u0947\u0935\u0940 \u0938\u0930\u094d\u0935\u092d\u0942\u0924\u0947\u0937\u0941 \u092e\u093e\u0901 \u092e\u0939\u093e\u0917\u094c\u0930\u0940 \u0930\u0942\u092a\u0947\u0923 \u0938\u0902\u0938\u094d\u0925\u093f\u0924\u093e\u0964 \u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0938\u094d\u092f\u0948 \u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0938\u094d\u092f\u0948 \u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0938\u094d\u092f\u0948 \u0928\u092e\u094b \u0928\u092e\u0903\u0965)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Also Read: <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/festivals\/sharad-navratri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Benefits of Sharad Navratri Based On Zodiac Sign<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Why is Mahagauri Special for Durga Ashtami 2025?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Maa Mahagauri, the deity worshipped on Durgashtami, has a radiant complexion often compared to the pure white conch, moon or jasmine flowers. Here\u2019s why the devi is special in Durga Ashtami 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">In her name, &#8220;Maha&#8221;, meaning great and &#8220;Gauri&#8221;, meaning white, signifies purity, peace and penance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Seated on a white bull (Vrishabha) and often decorated in white, she holds a trident (Trishul) and drum (damru) in two of her four hands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">The other two hands are in Varada (boon-giving) and Abhaya (fear-dispelling) mudras.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Mahagauri represents peace, wisdom, discipline and purification of the mind and the soul.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Legend has it that she attained her beautiful complexion after severe penance, when Lord Shiva washed her in the sacred Ganges, revealing her radiant form.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Why Is Durga Ashtami Celebrated? &#8211; Mythology<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 8th day of Navratri Durga Ashtami, is deeply linked to two mythologies. Learn the interesting stories below.<\/span><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Celebration Of Good over Evil &amp; Divine Feminine Power<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is believed that on the day of Durga Puja Ashtami, Maa Durga manifested in her most powerful form to combat Mahishasura. She eventually kills him on Dussehra.<\/span><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Akal Bodhon: An Untimely Awakening<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sharad Month Durgashtami is considered the main Ashtami, rather than the one in the Spring season (Basant), due to a mythological origin called <\/span><b>Akal Bodhon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">According to mythology, Lord Rama recalled Maa Durga for her blessings in the autumn season before his battle with the demon king Ravana.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">To worship her and gain victory, Lord Rama even offered one of his lotus-like eyes when he found one of the 108 blue lotuses missing for his ritual.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Though it was an unconventional time as the goddess was sleeping, pleased, the goddess appeared and blessed Lord Rama.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">This legend highlights the deep devotion and powerful impact of worshipping Mahagauri during the eight day of Sharad month.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Also Read: <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/why-navratri-is-celebrated-twice-in-a-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Navratri Is Celebrated Twice In A Year? Let&#8217;s Find Out!<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Durga Ashtami 2025, on September 30th, celebrates Maa Mahagauri in the Sharad month. The devi symbolises purity and divine feminine power. Celebrate a Happy Durga Ashtami Navratri with all the associated rituals and fulfil Durga Ashtami wishes and desires.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/b><\/span><\/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. What is special about Durga Ashtami?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Durga Puja Ashtami is special because it marks three significant rituals dedicated to Maa Durga \u2013 Kanya Puja (worshipping 9 young girls), Astra Puja (worshipping Mahagauri weapons) and Sandhi Puja (worshipping during transition from Ashtami to Navami).<\/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 is the time of Durga Puja Ashtami 2025?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Durga Ashtami 2025 is on Tuesday, September 30. It falls in the Shukla Paksha of Sharada month and is called the 8th day of Navratri Durga Ashtami.<\/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 celebrate Durga Ashtami?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Take a bath and start with Mahasnan of Maa Durga to honour her divine feminine form \u2013 Mahagauri. Next, follow it by making food items, like chana, puri, and kheer. Do Kanya Puja (worshipping young girls) and end with Sandhi Puja (lighting 108 lamps).<\/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 dos and don&#039;ts to follow on Durga Puja Ashtami?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Whether fasting or not, eat only specific food items like sabudana, kheer, halwa, kaddu sabji, etc. Avoid garlic, onion, grains and alcohol. Fasting devotees must prefer fruits during the fast. Stay away from arguments or conflicts.<\/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. What time is Ashtami Kanya Pujan in 2025?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">The Kanya Pujan timings on Durgashtami are as follows \u2013 Brahma Muhurat: 4:35 AM to 5:21 AM. Pratah Sandhya: 4:58 AM to 6:07 AM. Abhijit Muhurat: 11:59 AM to 12:49 PM.<\/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 are the benefits of Durga Ashtami?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Durgashtami rituals resolve financial, physical, and mental issues, remove negative energy, and bring about career advancement, family well-being, and victory over obstacles.<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Also Read: <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/chaitra-navratri-significance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chaitra Navratri 2025: Significance, Date, Muhurat and Rituals<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><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>Celebrated on the Shukla Paksha of the Sharad month, Durga&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":72,"featured_media":95525,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[886,648,3427,40],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-95364","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-astrology-2","8":"category-calendar","9":"category-english","10":"category-festivals"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.9 (Yoast SEO v23.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Durga Ashtami 2025: Essential Timings &amp; 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