Durga Ashtami, also known as 'Maha Ashtami', is an important Hindu ritual dedicated to Goddess Shakti. It is observed on the 'Ashtami' (8th day) of the 'Shukla Paksha' (the bright fortnight of moon) every lunar month. On this day, the weapons of Goddess Durga are worshipped, and the celebration is known as 'Astra Puja'. This day is also popularly referred to as 'Virashtami' owing to the display of arms and other forms of martial arts. Hindu devotees offer prayers to Goddess Durga and keep a strict fast to seek Her divine blessings. Durga Ashtami Vrat is observed with complete devotion in India's northern and western regions. In some regions of Andhra Pradesh, Durga Ashtami is celebrated as 'Bathukamma Panduga'. Durga Ashtami Vrat is a significant observance for followers of Hinduism
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| Name | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pausha, Shukla Ashtami | January 7, 2025, Tuesday | Begins - 06:23 PM, Jan 06 Ends - 04:26 PM, Jan 07 |
| Magha, Shukla Ashtami | February 5, 2025, Wednesday | Begins - 02:30 AM, Feb 05 Ends - 12:35 AM, Feb 06 |
| Phalguna, Shukla Ashtami | March 7, 2025, Friday | Begins - 10:50 AM, Mar 06 Ends - 09:18 AM, Mar 07 |
| Chaitra, Shukla Ashtami | April 5, 2025, Saturday | Begins - 08:12 PM, Apr 04 Ends - 07:26 PM, Apr 05 |
| Vaishakha, Shukla Ashtami | May 5, 2025, Monday | Begins - 07:18 AM, May 04 Ends - 07:35 AM, May 05 |
| Jyeshtha, Shukla Ashtami | June 3, 2025, Tuesday | Begins - 08:34 PM, Jun 02 Ends - 09:56 PM, Jun 03 |
| Ashadha, Shukla Ashtami | July 3, 2025, Thursday | Begins - 11:58 AM, Jul 02 Ends - 02:06 PM, Jul 03 |
| Shravana, Shukla Ashtami | August 1, 2025, Friday | Begins - 04:58 AM, Aug 01 Ends - 07:23 AM, Aug 02 |
| Bhadrapada, Shukla Ashtami | August 31, 2025, Sunday | Begins - 10:46 PM, Aug 30 Ends - 12:57 AM, Sep 01 |
| Ashwina, Shukla Ashtami | September 30, 2025, Tuesday | Begins - 04:31 PM, Sep 29 Ends - 06:06 PM, Sep 30 |
| Kartika, Shukla Ashtami | October 30, 2025, Thursday | Begins - 09:23 AM, Oct 29 Ends - 10:06 AM, Oct 30 |
| Margashirsha, Shukla Ashtami | November 28, 2025, Friday | Begins - 12:29 AM, Nov 28 Ends - 12:15 AM, Nov 29 |
| Pausha, Shukla Ashtami | December 28, 2025, Sunday | Begins - 01:09 PM, Dec 27 Ends - 11:59 AM, Dec 28 |
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