Durga Ashtami, also known as Maha Ashtami, is one of the most significant days of Shardiya Navratri. Devotees worship Goddess Durga with great devotion, perform Sandhi Puja, and observe Kanya Pujan. Many people often search for the exact Durga Ashtami 2025 date and time, so here are all the details you need.
Durga Ashtami 2025 Date and Tithi Timing:
Ashtami Tithi Begins: 29th September 2025 at 04:32 PM
Ashtami Tithi Ends: 30th September 2025 at 01:48 PM
Since most of the Ashtami Tithi falls on 29th September 2025, Durga Ashtami Puja and Vrat will be observed on this day.
Durga Ashtami 2025 Puja Muhurat:
Main Puja Date: 29th September 2025 (Monday)
Sandhi Puja Muhurat: Between Ashtami and Navami (timings will be updated closer to the date)
Kanya Pujan (Kumari Puja): Performed in the morning on Ashtami or Navami
Sandhi Puja Muhurat for 2025:
Based on Panchang / DrikPanchang data:
The Ashtami Tithi in 2025 begins: 29 September 2025 at ~ 04:31 or 04:32 PM (depending on city) Drik Panchang
The Ashtami Tithi ends: 30 September 2025 at ~ 06:06 PM Panchang
Accordingly, the Sandhi Puja Muhurat is given as:
5:42 PM to 6:30 PM (on 30 September 2025) Drik Panchang
Another source (ProKerala) also mentions Sandhi Puja Muhurta: 05:42 PM – 06:30 PM (for a given location)
So for most places, 5:42 PM to 6:30 PM (on 30 September 2025) is the accepted Sandhi Puja time window.
Kanya Pujan (Kumari Puja): Performed in the morning on Ashtami or Navami
Importance of Durga Ashtami
On this day, devotees worship Goddess Mahagauri and also perform rituals for Goddess Chamunda.
Kanya Pujan (worship of young girls) symbolizes honoring the divine feminine energy.
It marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura, celebrating the triumph of good over evil.
Rituals of Durga Ashtami 2025:
Early morning Durga Puja with flowers, sweets, and incense.
Recitation of Durga Saptashati, Chalisa, and Navratri Aarti.
Performing Sandhi Puja at the junction of Ashtami and Navami.
Kanya Puja where nine girls are offered food, gifts, and blessings.
Durga Ashtami Fasting Rules:
Devotees keep a sattvik fast, eating only fruits, milk, and light meals.
Some observe nirjala vrat (without water) as a form of deep devotion.
The fast is broken after Kanya Pujan or evening prayers.
Why is Durga Ashtami Special?
Removes obstacles from life.
Brings health, wealth, and prosperity.
Protects from negative energies.
Grants divine blessings and inner strength.
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