Durga Ashtami 2026: Which form of Maa Durga is worshipped on day 8 of Chaitra Navratri? Check puja time, vidhi, mantras, wishes and more

Durga Ashtami is being celebrated today, March 26, 2026 as Chaitra Navratri has come to an end. Durga Ashtami is dedicated to worshipping Goddess Durga and on this sacred day, devotees offer their prayers to the eighth form of Goddess Durga, Mahagauri. On this sacred day, devotees offer their prayers to the eighth form of Goddess Durga, Mahagauri.

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Durga Ashtami kab hai?

Chaitra Navratri began this year on March 19 and will end on March 27 with Ram Navami. Chaitra Durga Ashtami and Navami will be celebrated on the same day, i.e., March 26, 2026.


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Durga Ashtami 2026: Date and Time

Ashtami Tithi Begins - March 25, 2026 - 01:53 PM

Ashtami Tithi Ends - March 26, 2026 - 11:51 AM

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Durga Ashtami 2026 Puja Vidhi

Durga Ashtami is one of the most sacred days of Navratri, dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga. Here is a step-by-step Durga Ashtami puja vidhi to perform rituals with devotion and seek divine blessings:

On Durga Ashtami, begin your day early with a holy bath and wear clean, traditional clothes.

Prepare satvik bhog like halwa, poori, and chana, and keep a coconut ready for offering during Durga Ashtami puja.

Light a diya with desi ghee in front of Goddess Durga, and offer shringar items, apply tilak, and decorate with fresh flowers or garlands.

Offer the prepared bhog as prasad to Goddess Durga and pray for happiness, prosperity, and protection.

A key ritual of Durga Ashtami is Kanya Puja—invite nine young girls (aged 4 to 12), who are considered forms of the goddess.

Wash their feet respectfully, tie a sacred mauli (thread) on their wrists, and apply tilak as part of the Durga Ashtami rituals.

Serve them traditional prasad including poori, chana, sooji halwa, and a piece of coconut with love and devotion.

Offer gifts, clothes, and dakshina to the girls as a symbol of gratitude on Durga Ashtami.

Touch their feet to seek blessings, as they are believed to represent Goddess Durga herself.

Conclude Durga Ashtami puja by donating food, fruits, and clothing to underprivileged women and girls, spreading kindness and positivity.

Durga Ashtami 2026 mantras

Here are powerful Durga Ashtami mantras you can chant to seek blessings of Goddess Durga:

Om Dum Durgayei Namah
Meaning: I bow to Goddess Durga, the remover of all obstacles and protector from negativity.

Ya Devi Sarva Bhuteshu Shakti Rupena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Goddess who resides in all beings as divine power.

Sarva Mangala Mangalye Shive Sarvartha Sadhike Sharanye Tryambake Gauri Narayani Namostute
Meaning: O Goddess, you are the source of all auspiciousness and fulfillment; I bow to you for protection and blessings.

Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundaye Viche
Meaning: This powerful Navarna mantra invokes the fierce form of Durga for strength, protection, and victory over evil.

Om Katyayanaya Vidmahe Kanyakumari Dhimahi Tanno Durga Prachodayat
Meaning: We meditate upon Goddess Katyayani; may Durga inspire and guide our minds.

Durga Ashtami 2026 wishes, shubhkamnaye

Here are Durga Ashtami wishes you can share with your loved ones:

May Goddess Durga bless you with strength, courage, and happiness on this sacred Durga Ashtami.

Wishing you a blessed Durga Ashtami filled with positivity, prosperity, and divine grace.

On this auspicious day of Durga Ashtami, may Maa Durga remove all obstacles from your life and guide you towards success.

May the divine energy of Goddess Durga fill your home with peace, love, and prosperity. Happy Durga Ashtami!

Celebrate Durga Ashtami with devotion and joy, and may Maa Durga bless you with good health and success.

On this holy occasion of Durga Ashtami, may your life be filled with happiness and your heart with devotion.

May Goddess Durga empower you with strength to overcome all challenges. Wishing you a very Happy Durga Ashtami!

Let us celebrate Durga Ashtami with prayers and positivity. May Maa Durga shower her choicest blessings on you and your family.

May this Durga Ashtami bring new hope, new opportunities, and endless joy into your life.

Wishing you and your family a joyful Durga Ashtami. May Goddess Durga always protect you and guide you.

On this divine day, may Maa Durga bless you with wisdom, strength, and success in everything you do.

Happy Durga Ashtami! May your life be filled with devotion, happiness, and prosperity.

May the blessings of Goddess Durga remove all negativity and bring peace into your life.

Wishing you a spiritually uplifting and joyful Durga Ashtami. Stay blessed always.

May Maa Durga’s divine presence bring light, hope, and happiness into your life this Durga Ashtami.