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, providing peace and positive energy to both 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.
The 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.
According to the Vedic calendar, the Ashtami Tithi of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase) of the Ashwin month will begin at 4:32 pm on September 29th and end at 6:06 pm on September 30th. To mark 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 Tithi. Shobhan Yoga will prevail until 1:03 am, which is particularly fruitful for worship and devotion. Furthermore, Shivavas 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.
Method of Worshiping Goddess Mahagauri
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.
Follow this ritual by offering rice grains, 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 in offering the offerings 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 offering, distribute it as Prasad.
Maa Mahagauri's favorite flower is the night queen.
This is why she is specifically worshipped to relieve Rahu Dosha.
During the puja or Goddess Sarvabhuteshu Maa Gauri Rupen Sansthita. Chant the mantra Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namo Namah.
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