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Masik Durga Ashtami January 2022: date, time & significance

Masik Durga Ashtami fasting is observed every month during the As... Read More

Masik Durga Ashtami

fasting is observed every month during the Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha. On this day, devotees of

Goddess Durga

worship her and observe a day-long fast.

Masik Durga Ashtami January 2022

will be observed on January 10, 2022, Monday. Durga Ashtami Tithi begins at 11:08 AM on January 09 and ends at 12:24 PM on January 10.

The most significant Durga Ashtami, which is known as Maha Ashtami, falls in the month of Ashwin during nine days of Shardiya Navratri celebrations.

Significance of Masik Durga Ashtami January 2022
As per the Hindu beliefs, Goddess Durga came into being on the day of Shukla Paksha Ashtami after being created by the Trinity - Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara, to combat the evil demon Mahishasura.

The powerful feminine divinity with ten arms in the form of Goddess Durga emerged from the waters of the holy Ganga as a strong energy before being given a physical form. Goddess Durga represents the power of the supreme being that preserves moral order and righteousness in the universe.

Devotees who observe

Durga Ashtami vrat

worship Maa Durga who protects mankind from evil and misery by destroying evil forces such as ego, anger, prejudice, jealousy, and selfishness.

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