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News India Live, Digital Desk: With the beginning of the holy festival of Chaitra Navratri, the eyes of the devotees are now fixed on the dates of Maha Ashtami and Ram Navami. According to the Hindu calendar, these last two days of Navratri are considered very important from spiritual point of view. This year, there is some confusion among the devotees regarding the mathematics of dates as to which day would be best to perform Kanya Puja and when will the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Ram i.e. Ram Navami be celebrated. Astrologers have clarified the status of these two major dates and auspicious times on the basis of Panchang calculations.
Maha Ashtami 2026: When will Durga Ashtami be celebrated?
Ashtami Tithi of Chaitra Navratri, also known as ‘Maha Ashtami’ or ‘Durga Ashtami’, this year 26 March 2026, Thursday Will be celebrated. There is a tradition of worshiping Mother Mahagauri on the day of Ashtami. This day holds special significance for families who worship Kuldevi. On this day, special coincidences of Kanya Puja and Sandhi Puja are taking place since morning. Many of the devotees who observe fast for nine days, complete their fast by feeding the girls on the day of Ashtami itself.
Ram Navami 2026: Birth anniversary of Lord Ram
The ninth day of Navratri is celebrated with great pomp as ‘Ram Navami’. According to the Panchang, this year Chaitra Shukla Navami Tithi 27 March 2026, Friday Is falling to. The festival of appearance of Lord Shri Ram will be celebrated on this day. On the day of Navami, Maa Siddhidatri is worshipped, who is the goddess who bestows all kinds of achievements. The rituals of nine days of Chaitra Navratri are recited with the conclusion of Ram Navami.
Best time and method for girl worship
Both Ashtami and Navami dates are considered best for worshiping girls. According to astrologers, for girl worship morning of 26th march And afternoon of 27th march The time till now is very auspicious. Girls aged between 2 to 10 years should be invited to Kanya Puja. Considering them as the form of Maa Durga, they should wash their feet and feed them prasad of halwa, puri and gram. Taking blessings of girls by giving them gifts as per your capacity brings happiness and prosperity in life.
Why is Ram Navami special this time?
Many rare combinations are being formed on Ram Navami of the year 2026. Due to the combination of ‘Ravi Yoga’ and ‘Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga’ on this day, the results of the puja will increase manifold. Special consecration and aarti will be organized on this day in all the major Ram temples of the country including Ayodhya. Especially performing puja at 12 noon, the time when Lord Rama was born, is considered to be sure for victory over enemies and family peace.