Durva Ashtami is one of the most unique Hindu festivals which is observed to worship the Durva grass. As per religious beliefs, Durva grass is regarded as one of the most sacred and essential aspects of the various Hindu rituals. Durva Ashtami falls on the eighth day (Ashtami) in the month of Bhadrapada during the Shukla Paksha, corresponding to the month of August or September in the Gregorian calendar. This year, Durva Ashtami 2023 will fall on Friday, September 22, 2023. According to drikpanchang, the Purva Viddha Time is from 01:35 PM to 06:27 PM on the same day and lasts 4 Hours and 52 minutes. The Ashtami Tithi will begin at 01:35 PM on September 22 and end at 12:17 PM on September 23. It is said that devotees observing the Durva Ashtami fast are blessed with harmony, peace and marital bliss. Scroll down to learn more about Durva Ashtami Puja 2023 Date, Durva Ashtami Puja Vidhi and the significance of the auspicious day. Jyeshtha Gauri Puja 2023 Date: Know Tithi, Shubh Muhurat and Puja Vidhi of the Auspicious Day Dedicated to Maa Gauri.

Durva Ashtami Puja 2023 Date and Timings

  • Durva Ashtami 2023 will fall on Friday, September 22, 2023.

  • The Purva Viddha time is from 01:35 PM to 06:27 PM on the same day.

  • The Ashtami Tithi will begin at 01:35 PM on September 22 and end at 12:17 PM on September 23.

Durva Ashtami Puja Vidhi

  1. The Durva Ashtami vrat is observed primarily by women. On this day, females wake up early morning, take a bath and get dressed in new clothes.

  2. On Durva Ashtami, women observe a day-long fast, abstaining from food and water until the evening when the puja is performed.

  3. The devotees should start the puja rituals by offering puja and special rituals to Durva grass. The grass is worshipped with curd, incense sticks, flowers, rice, fruits, and other puja items.

  4. Devotees fasting of Durva Ashtami should worship Lord Ganesha and Lord Shiva and offer fruits and flowers to the deities. Durva grass is also offered to please them.

  5. Women perform all the rituals with utmost devotion and seek the blessings of the deities to protect their kids and family members.

  6. Women perform aarti to invoke the blessings of the deity. After the puja, they distribute prasad to their family members and neighbours.

Durva Ashtami Significance

Durva Ashtami Puja is celebrated with great fanfare in various eastern regions of the country, especially in West Bengal, where the day is celebrated in the name of ‘Durvashtami Brata’. Durvashtami Vrat is an important part of the Durva Ashtami Puja. The Durva Ashtami vrat is observed by women. It is said that devotees who observe this fast are blessed with peace and prosperity in life.

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