Goddess Durga holds a special place in Hinduism, and her worship is believed to bring happiness, prosperity, and well-being. The festival of Maasik Durga Ashtami, observed on the Ashtami Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Jyeshtha month, is celebrated every month. This year, Maasik Durga Ashtami will be celebrated on June 3, 2025. Significantly, this year's Durga Ashtami coincides with Shiva Vasa Yoga and Abhijit Muhurta, making the worship even more auspicious.
Understanding the puja procedure and auspicious timings for this year's Maasik Durga Ashtami is crucial for devotees to perform the worship with complete devotion and adherence to rituals, fulfilling their life's aspirations.
When is Maasik Durga Ashtami 2025?
According to the Vedic Panchang, the Ashtami Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Jyeshtha month begins on June 2, 2025, at 8:34 PM and ends on June 3, 2025, at 9:56 PM. Therefore, the Maasik Durga Ashtami festival will be celebrated on June 3rd. On this day, special prayers and worship of Goddess Durga will be performed in homes and temples. The worship of Goddess Durga is believed to bring not only peace and happiness but also the fulfillment of desires.
Religious Significance of Maasik Durga Ashtami
The Ashtami Tithi holds special significance in Hinduism. The Ashtami of the Krishna Paksha is known as Krishna Janmashtami and Kala Ashtami. The Ashtami of the Shukla Paksha is celebrated as Durga Ashtami. On this day, the worship of Jagat Janani, the Maha Shakti Goddess Durga, is performed with special devotion and faith. It is believed that observing a fast and performing puja on this day ensures the continuous blessings of the Goddess and removes life's hardships.
The importance of Durga Ashtami falling in the Jyeshtha month is further enhanced by the concurrence of Shiva Vasa Yoga, which makes the worship of Goddess Durga even more fruitful.
Auspicious Yogas of Maasik Durga Ashtami 2025: Shiva Vasa Yoga and Abhijit Muhurta
According to astrology, Shiva Vasa Yoga is forming on Maasik Durga Ashtami this year. Shiva Vasa Yoga is a time when the worship of Lord Shiva is believed to fulfill all desires. Along with this, Abhijit Muhurta will also be present on this day, considered the most auspicious time for worship. Performing puja to Goddess Durga during this auspicious yoga brings prosperity, wealth, and happiness to the devotee's life. This yoga removes all troubles and provides spiritual strength.
Auspicious Muhurta and Panchang of Maasik Durga Ashtami
Choosing the right time for puja is essential. The main Muhurtas of this day are as follows:
- Sunrise: 5:39 AM
- Sunset: 6:58 PM
- Moonrise: 10:34 AM
- Moonset: 12:58 AM
- Brahma Muhurta: 4:13 AM to 4:56 AM
- Abhijit Muhurta: 2:31 PM to 3:25 PM
- Godhuli Muhurta: 6:56 PM to 7:18 PM
- Nishita Muhurta: 11:56 PM to 12:39 AM
Performing puja during any of these auspicious times doubles the benefits.
Maasik Durga Ashtami Puja Vidhi
- Brahma Muhurta Awakening: Wake up during Brahma Muhurta and fill your mind with peace and devotion. Begin your day by meditating on Goddess Durga.
- Cleanliness and Bathing: Clean your home to purify the environment. Then bathe after adding Ganges water to purify both mind and body.
- Clothing and Puja Preparation: After bathing, wear red clothes, as red is Goddess Durga's favorite color. Clean the puja place and spread a red cloth on a platform. Install the statue or picture of Goddess Durga on it.
- Puja Materials and Panchopchar: Offer Panchopchar (fragrance, lamp, incense, flowers, fruits) to the Goddess. Also, chant Durga mantras and recite Durga Chalisa.
- Aarti and Prasad Distribution: Perform Aarti at the end of the puja and distribute sweets or fruits as Prasad. Share this Prasad with your family and friends.
Fasting and Wishes on Maasik Durga Ashtami
Observing a fast on this day is also considered very auspicious. Keeping a fast is believed to fulfill the devotee's desires. During the fast, consume only pure food and remain immersed in the devotion of Mother Durga. Many devotees pray to the Goddess for the protection, prosperity, and health of their family on this day.
Why is Maasik Durga Ashtami Special?
Maasik Durga Ashtami is not only a festival of worshiping Goddess Durga but also shows the path to liberation from all life's troubles. Goddess Durga is considered the mother of the world, who removes all the sorrows of her devotees. Worshipping on this day brings mental peace and enables one to fight life's struggles with strength.
The Maasik Durga Ashtami festival, falling on the Ashtami Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Jyeshtha month on June 3, 2025, is extremely important for every devotee. Due to the coincidence of Shiva Vasa Yoga and Abhijit Muhurta, the worship of Mother Durga on this day holds special significance. Performing puja with devotion and faith on this day leads to happiness, peace, prosperity, and good fortune in life.
