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News India Live, Digital Desk: Today i.e. 26th March 2026, Thursday is very important from spiritual and religious point of view. Today is the eighth day of Chaitra Navratri, which is being celebrated with devotion and joy across the country as ‘Maha Ashtami’. On this day, there is a tradition of worshiping ‘Maa Mahagauri’, the eighth form of Maa Durga, and worshiping girls. If you are also going to do any auspicious work today or are decorating Maa’s stool at home, then definitely note down today’s calendar and auspicious time.
Today’s Tithi & Nakshatra Today
According to the Panchang, today is the Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. Today’s Nakshatra and Yoga are as follows:
Date: Ashtami (whole day and night).
constellation: Punarvasu Nakshatra (By this evening, after this Pushya Nakshatra will start).
sum: Saubhagya Yoga (which is considered to provide success and happiness in work).
wise: Thursday (day of Lord Vishnu and Brihaspati Dev).
Maha Ashtami Kanya Pujan: Auspicious time (Shubh Muhurat for Kanya Pujan)
Today on Ashtami many auspicious times are being formed for Kanya Puja. According to astrologers, worship and donation done in Abhijeet Muhurta bestows inexhaustible virtue.
Abhijeet Muhurat: From 12:02 pm to 12:51 pm.
Vijay Muhurta: From 02:30 PM to 03:19 PM.
Amrit Kaal: From 04:15 PM to 05:48 PM.
Attention Do not do any auspicious work during Rahukaal.
Rahukaal is considered an inauspicious time in Hindu religion. During this period, one should avoid starting any new work or doing auspicious work.
Rahukaal time: From 01:58 pm to 03:30 pm.
Yamgand period: From 06:18 am to 07:50 am.
Sun & Moon Timings
The position of the Sun and Moon today can affect your daily routine:
Sunrise: 06:18 am.
sunset: 06:35 pm.
Moonrise: 12:45 pm.
Moonset: Late night at 02:15 (27 March).
special significance of today
Today, on the occasion of Maha Ashtami, worshiping Mother Mahagauri removes marital problems and unmarried girls get a suitable groom. On this day, Sandhi Puja (time of meeting of Ashtami and Navami) also has special significance, which will be performed tonight. Since today is Thursday, worshiping banana tree and offering yellow clothes or flowers to Maa Durga will be especially fruitful.