25th or 26th March? When is Maha Ashtami? Know the exact date of Ashtami, auspicious time and complete method of Kanya Puja:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Maha Ashtami (Durga Ashtami) has special significance on the holy festival of Chaitra Navratri. This is the day when the enthusiasm for the great festival of Maa Durga is at its peak and the devotees complete their fast by worshiping the Kuldevi along with Kanya Puja. There is some doubt among the devotees regarding the date of Ashtami in the year 2026 whether the fast should be observed on March 25 or March 26. As per the astrological calculations and Panchang, the starting and ending time of Ashtami Tithi has made this situation clear. Let us know the exact date of Maha Ashtami and the best time to worship.

Maha Ashtami 2026: Date and auspicious time According to the Panchang, the beginning of Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. 25 March 2026 taking place at noon and concluding with 26 March 2026 It will be in the afternoon. According to the belief of Udayatithi, the fast and main worship of Maha Ashtami 26 March 2026, Thursday It is according to the scriptures to be done. Special worship of Mother Mahagauri will be done on this day. For the devotees who do Paran or Kanya Puja on Ashtami, 26th March is the best day for them.

Importance of worship of Maa Mahagauri and sandhi puja On the day of Ashtami, the eighth form of Goddess Durga, ‘Maa Mahagauri’ is worshipped. This form of the mother wearing white clothes and jewelery is a symbol of peace and compassion. There is also a special ritual of ‘Sandhi Puja’ on this day, which is performed between the last 24 minutes of Ashtami Tithi and the first 24 minutes of Navami Tithi. It is believed that at this time the goddess had killed Chand-Mund. Lighting a lamp and meditating on the Goddess at this time is considered extremely auspicious.

Kanya Puja: Method and important rules The ritual of worshiping girls on Maha Ashtami is considered most important. Nine girls aged between 2 to 10 years are considered home as goddesses. First of all, wash their feet and make them sit on a clean seat. After this, apply kumkum and akshat tilak on their forehead. especially in food Halwa, puri and black gram Serve Prasad. After the meal, give gifts, fruits or Dakshina to the girls as per your capacity and seek blessings by touching their feet. Remember that it is mandatory to feed food to a small boy (Batuk Bhairav) along with the girls.

Do these special measures according to zodiac sign on Ashtami Astrologers believe that measures taken on the day of Ashtami give quick results. If your work is getting hampered, then offer red chunari and makeup materials to Maa Mahagauri on this day. To overcome financial crisis, light 9 lamps of cow ghee in front of the Goddess on the night of Ashtami. People whose marriage is getting delayed should gift wedding items to their mother on this day. It is believed that by doing this, by the grace of Mother Mahagauri, all the troubles of life are removed and the desired results are achieved.