Chaitra Navratri 2023 Durga Ashtami: Who is Maa Mahagauri? Day 8 puja vidhi, muhurat, significance and mantra
Hindustan TimesChaitra Navratri is one of the most significant festivals, observed by Hindus annually. After worshipping Maa Kalaratri on Day 7, people are gearing up for one of the most important days during the auspicious festival of Chaitra Navratri - Maha Ashtami, also known as Ashtami and Durgashtami. Chaitra Navratri Ashtami Puja Vidhi: On Ashtami, devotees of Maa Durga begin their day with Mahasnan to rid themselves of impurities and wear new clothes. Chaitra Navratri Day 8 Significance: Ashtami celebrates the victory of good over evil as on this day Maa Durga defeated the buffalo demon Mahishasura. Chaitra Navratri Day 8 Mantra: 1) Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah 2) Shwete Vrishesamarudha Shwetambaradhara Shuchih Mahagauri Shubham Dadyanmahadeva Pramodada