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 18, 2024, Thursday | Begins - 10:06 PM, Jan 17 Ends - 08:44 PM, Jan 18 |
| Magha, Shukla Ashtami | February 17, 2024, Saturday | Begins - 08:54 AM, Feb 16 Ends - 08:15 AM, Feb 17 |
| Phalguna, Shukla Ashtami | March 17, 2024, Sunday | Begins - 09:38 PM, Mar 16 Ends - 09:52 PM, Mar 17 |
| Chaitra, Shukla Ashtami | April 16, 2024, Tuesday | Begins - 12:11 PM, Apr 15 Ends - 01:23 PM, Apr 16 |
| Vaishakha, Shukla Ashtami | May 15, 2024, Wednesday | Begins - 04:19 AM, May 15 Ends - 06:22 AM, May 16 |
| Jyeshtha, Shukla Ashtami | June 14, 2024, Friday | Begins - 09:33 PM, Jun 13 Ends - 12:03 AM, Jun 15 |
| Ashadha, Shukla Ashtami | July 14, 2024, Sunday | Begins - 03:05 PM, Jul 13 Ends - 05:25 PM, Jul 14 |
| Shravana, Shukla Ashtami | August 13, 2024, Tuesday | Begins - 07:55 AM, Aug 12 Ends - 09:31 AM, Aug 13 |
| Bhadrapada, Shukla Ashtami | September 11, 2024, Wednesday | Begins - 11:11 PM, Sep 10 Ends - 11:46 PM, Sep 11 |
| Ashwina, Shukla Ashtami | October 11, 2024, Friday | Begins - 12:31 PM, Oct 10 Ends - 12:06 PM, Oct 11 |
| Kartika, Shukla Ashtami | November 9, 2024, Saturday | Begins - 11:56 PM, Nov 08 Ends - 10:45 PM, Nov 09 |
| Margashirsha, Shukla Ashtami | December 8, 2024, Sunday | Begins - 09:44 AM, Dec 08 Ends - 08:02 AM, Dec 09 |
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