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 |
|---|---|---|
| Magha, Shukla Ashtami | January 29, 2023, Sunday | Begins - 08:43 AM, Jan 28 Ends - 09:05 AM, Jan 29 |
| Phalguna, Shukla Ashtami | February 27, 2023, Monday | Begins - 12:58 AM, Feb 27 Ends - 02:21 AM, Feb 28 |
| Chaitra, Shukla Ashtami | March 29, 2023, Wednesday | Begins - 07:02 PM, Mar 28 Ends - 09:07 PM, Mar 29 |
| Vaishakha, Shukla Ashtami | April 28, 2023, Friday | Begins - 01:38 PM, Apr 27 Ends - 04:01 PM, Apr 28 |
| Jyeshtha, Shukla Ashtami | May 28, 2023, Sunday | Begins - 07:42 AM, May 27 Ends - 09:56 AM, May 28 |
| Ashadha, Shukla Ashtami | June 26, 2023, Monday | Begins - 12:25 AM, Jun 26 Ends - 02:04 AM, Jun 27 |
| Shravana, Shukla Ashtami | July 26, 2023, Wednesday | Begins - 03:08 PM, Jul 25 Ends - 03:52 PM, Jul 26 |
| Shravana, Shukla Ashtami | August 24, 2023, Thursday | Begins - 03:31 AM, Aug 24 Ends - 03:10 AM, Aug 25 |
| Bhadrapada, Shukla Ashtami | September 23, 2023, Saturday | Begins - 01:35 PM, Sep 22 Ends - 12:17 PM, Sep 23 |
| Ashwina, Shukla Ashtami | October 22, 2023, Sunday | Begins - 09:53 PM, Oct 21 Ends - 07:58 PM, Oct 22 |
| Kartika, Shukla Ashtami | November 20, 2023, Monday | Begins - 05:21 AM, Nov 20 Ends - 03:16 AM, Nov 21 |
| Margashirsha, Shukla Ashtami | December 20, 2023, Wednesday | Begins - 01:06 PM, Dec 19 Ends - 11:14 AM, Dec 20 |
