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Durva Ashtami 2022: Know why Durva Ashtami is celebrated

Bhumika KeshariBhumika KeshariUpdated 09 Sep 2022 08:49 PM IST
Durva Ashtami 2022: Know why Durva Ashtami is celebrated
The ritual of Durva Ashtami is done on the Ashtami day of Bhadrapada month. It is a special religious ritual observed to worship Durva i.e. grass, an essential item used in almost all religious rituals. It is celebrated on Ashtami Tithi during the 'Shukla Paksha' in the lunar month of 'Bhadrapada' according to the Hindu calendar.

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The festival of Durva Ashtami will be celebrated on 03rd September, Saturday.

According to Hindu beliefs,
keeping Durva Ashtami with full devotion brings prosperity and peace in a person's life. This auspicious day is celebrated with great gaiety and enthusiasm in West Bengal and other eastern regions of India. In Bengal, it is popularly known as 'Durashtami Vrat'. Goddess Durga ji is also worshiped on this day.
Worship Rules of Durva Ashtami The rituals during Durva Ashtami are mainly observed by women. They wake up before sunrise, take an early bath and wear new clothes before observing the rituals of worship. On this day, women perform special rituals and worship of Durva grass. Shubh Durva Grass is worshiped with flowers, fruits, akshat, incense, curd and other necessary worship items.
Women also keep fast on this day. Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesha are also worshiped on the day of Durva Ashtami fast. Along with fruits and flowers, Durva grass is also offered to please the Lord. Women worship with full dedication for the long life and prosperity of their children. It also helps in increasing peace and love in their married life. On Durva Ashtami, the fasting person and the devotee should give food and clothes to the Brahmins. By doing this they will get infinite wealth and good fortune. Apart from this, there is no shortage of any kind in life by worshiping nature on this day.

Importance of Durva Ashtami Durva grass has special religious significance in Hinduism. It is a symbol of prosperity and is worshiped with purity and dedication. According to legends it is believed that after the churning of the ocean when the asuras and the deities were carrying 'Amrit', it is believed that a few drops of nectar fell on the Durva grass and since then it became auspicious and immortal.
The person who worships Durva grass with full dedication on Durva Ashtami, all his wishes are fulfilled.

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