Masik Durga Ashtami 2021 January date, time and significance

The fasting of Durga Ashtami is observed every month during Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha. The monthly Durga Ashtami fasting is also known as - Durgashtami, Masik Durgashtami, Maas Durgashtami or Monthly Durgashtami. The most significant Durga Ashtami, which is known as Mahashtami, falls in month of Ashwin during nine days Shardiya Navratri festivities.


Masik Durgashtami January 2021 Fasting Date
Masik Durgashtami January 2021 date: Thursday, January 21
Pausha, Shukla Ashtami Begins - 01:14 PM, Jan 20
Pausha, Shukla Ashtami Ends - 03:50 PM, Jan 21

Durga Ashtami Fasting Significance
On the day of Masik Durgashtami, the devotees of Goddess Durga worship her and observe day-long fast. On the day of monthly Ashtami date, devotees wake up early in the morning, take bath and offer flower, fruits and dhup-deep to Goddess Durga. It's said that those who worship Maa Durga on Ashtami tithi and recite Durga Mantras are blessed with health, wealth, and prosperity.