Goddess Mahagauri was worshiped in Mahakal temple on the eighth day of Navratri

Shwete Vrishesmarudha Shwetambardhara Shuchih. Mahagauri Shubham Dadyanmahadev Pramodada॥

Omkar: Paatu Shirho Maa, Hi Bijan Maa, Hridayo. Clean seeds are always present in the soil. Lalatam karno hun beejan patu mahagauri maa netram ghrano. Kapot chibuko fat patu svaha ma sarvvadno॥

Kishanganj, 16 April (Hindus). On the eighth day of Chaitra Navratri, Mahagauri, the eighth form of Goddess Durga, was worshipped. Guru Saket, the priest of Mahakal temple, told that Mother Mahagauri has control over the planet Rahu. To get relief from Rahu Dosh, worshiping him is necessary.

By worshiping Mahagauri even impossible tasks become possible and all sorrows are destroyed. He told that Mother Mahagauri is the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Maha Ashtami is celebrated on the eighth day of Navratri. Mother Mahagauri is worshiped on the day of Maha Ashtami, this time the Ashtami tithi of Chaitra Shukla will start from 12:11 pm on 15th April and will end on 16th April at 1:23 pm. Timings may vary slightly depending on the city. He told that the Navami Tithi of Chaitra Shukla will start from 01:23 pm on April 16 and will continue till 3:14 pm on April 17.

Mahagauri, the eighth form of Maa Durga, is very fond of Mogra flower. Offering Mogra flowers at the feet of Mother Goddess on this day is considered auspicious. Therefore, if possible, offer a garland made of Mogra flowers to the Mother Goddess. Along with this, offer coconut barfi and laddu to the mother. Because coconut is considered to be mother's favorite food. Guru Saket told that in the worship of Mata Gauri, 16 things should be offered like fruits, flowers, betel nut, paan, laddu, sweets, 16 bangles, 7 grains, 16 garlands of flowers etc. Guru Saket told that offering 16 bangles in puja makes the Mother Goddess happy. The story of Mangala Gauri Vrat must be read and heard during the puja.

He told that to worship Mother Mahagauri, take bath in the morning and wear white clothes. Then clean the idol or picture of Maa Mahagauri with Ganga water. Mother Mahagauri is very fond of white colour. Therefore, offer white colored flowers to Goddess Mahagauri. Apply roli and kumkum tilak to the mother, then offer sweets, dry fruits and fruits. While worshiping Goddess Mahagauri on the day of Ashtami, she should offer black gram. Girl worship on Ashtami Tithi is also considered auspicious. After this chant aarti and mantras. Then recite Durga Saptashati.

The worship of Mother Goddess was started by installing the Kalash in the Mahakal temple from the very first day. The puja is being done with Vedic chanting under the guidance of the temple priest Guru Saket. Here Mahakal is also worshiped along with the Mother Goddess. On this occasion, devotees were arriving since morning to have darshan of the Mother Goddess. The temple was attractively decorated. Aarti is performed in the evening. Devotees were arriving since morning on the eighth day.