Durgashtami: According to the Vedic calendar, Tuesday, September 30, 2025, is the Ashtami Tithi of Sharadiya Navratri. On this day, devotees will worship Goddess Gauri with special devotion and observe a fast in her name. Sandhi Puja also holds special significance on Ashtami Tithi, which provides peace and positive energy to both the mind and soul.

According to astrologers, this year, Maha Ashtami is marked by several auspicious and beautiful yogas. Worship and prayers performed during this time indicate the fulfillment of desires and special benefits in life. Let's explore the auspicious time and yogas for this occasion to reap the full benefits of the puja.

Maha Ashtami Auspicious Time

According to the Vedic calendar, Ashtami Tithi of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of the month of Ashwin will begin at 4:32 pm on September 29th and end at 6:06 pm on September 30th. On this auspicious occasion, the Maha Ashtami fast will be observed on September 30th. The auspicious time for Sandhi Puja will be from 5:42 PM to 6:30 PM, which is considered highly favorable for worship and devotion.

Maha Ashtami Auspicious Yogas

According to astrologers, several auspicious yogas are forming on this Ashtami date. Shobhan Yoga will prevail until 1:03 AM, which is especially fruitful for worship and adoration. Additionally, Shivvas Yoga will form from 6:06 PM. Worshipping Goddess Jagadamba during these auspicious yogas increases happiness, prosperity, and good fortune. This time is considered highly favorable for spiritual energy and the fulfillment of desires.

Mahagauri Worship Method

Wake up early on this day, take a bath, and purify the place of worship with Ganga water.

Light a lamp in the home temple and prepare for the puja.

First, anoint Goddess Durga with Ganga water.

After this, offer rice grains (Akshat), vermilion, and red flowers to the Goddess.

Offer fruits and sweets as Prasad.

Light incense and a lamp, recite the Durga Chalisa, and then perform the Goddess's Aarti.

Take special care when offering food during the puja. Offer only pure and virtuous items.

According to the Devi Bhagavata Purana, offering a coconut to Goddess Mahagauri on the eighth day of Navratri is considered auspicious.

After offering the food, distribute it as Prasad.

Maa Mahagauri's favorite flower is the queen of the night.

This is why she is especially worshipped to get relief from Rahu Dosha.

During the puja, chant the mantra "Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Gauri Rupena Samsthita. Namastesyai Namastesyai Namastesyai Namo Namah."

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