"Durga Ashtami" or "Maha Ashtami" is the eighth day of the Durga Puja festival, a significant Hindu festival primarily celebrated in West Bengal, India, and by Bengali communities worldwide. It marks a crucial phase of the festival and holds immense religious and cultural importance. As you observe Durga Ashtami 2023, we at LatestLY have brought together a collection of Maha Ashtami 2023 messages in Hindi, Happy Durga Ashtami images, Maha Ashtami wishes in Hindi you can download and share with one and all to wish them on this day with WhatsApp stickers, images, HD wallpapers and SMS.
Durga Ashtami 2023 will be observed on Sunday, October 22. On this day, devotees celebrate the powerful and fierce aspect of Goddess Durga. The day typically falls on the eighth day of the waxing moon in the lunar month of Ashwin (September or October). The festival spans several days, with Durga Ashtami being one of the most important days. Devotees perform rituals and prayers dedicated to Goddess Mahagauri, one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Mahagauri represents purity and serenity and is believed to grant blessings for a harmonious life. Navratri 2023 Day 8 Colour Purple: Alia Bhatt, Sonam Kapoor & Others Slaying in This Royal Shade.
One of the most significant rituals of Durga Ashtami is the Sandhi Puja, which takes place during the transition of Ashtami (the eighth day) and Navami (the ninth day) at a specific auspicious moment. This is considered a highly auspicious time, and devotees offer special prayers to Goddess Durga during this Sandhi period. Another important custom on Durga Ashtami is Kumari Puja, where young prepubescent girls are worshipped as embodiments of Goddess Durga. These girls symbolise purity and divinity, and they receive offerings and reverence from the devotees. Here is a collection of messages you can download and share with all your loved ones to wish them Happy Durga Ashtami 2023.
Maha Ashtami 2023 Wishes in Hindi
Durga Ashtami 2023 Wishes in Hindi
Maha Ashtami 2023 Wishes in Hindi
Durga Ashtami 2023 Wishes in Hindi
Maha Ashtami 2023 Wishes in Hindi
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Elaborate offerings and bhog (food offerings) are made to Goddess Durga on this day. Traditional dishes are prepared and offered to the deity, and later, they are distributed as prasad (sanctified food) among the devotees. Durga Ashtami signifies the culmination of devotion and the triumph of good over evil, symbolized by Goddess Durga's battle with the demon Mahishasura. It is a day of spiritual significance and cultural splendour, showcasing the rich heritage and traditions of Bengal and the larger Bengali diaspora.
Wishing everyone a Happy Durga Ashtami 2023!
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