Durgaashtami is considered a very important day in Hindu religion. Masik Durgashtami Vrat is observed every month on the Ashtami Tithi (eighth day) of Shukla Paksha - the bright half of the lunar calendar. As the name suggests, it is a fast dedeicated to Goddess Durga. On this day, the devotees of Ma Durga observe fast and offer prayers to the Goddess. It is believed that who ever observes fast on this day with full devotion is bestowed with the ultimate blessings of Mother Durga. Though Durgaashtami falls every month, the most significant Durgashtami, which is known as Mahashtami, falls in month of Ashwin (september - October) during nine days Shardiya Navratri festivities. Those intending to observe Masik Durgashtami usually observe the month puja in a simple way while performing an elaborate puja on the Mahashtami.
Masik Durgaashtami Calender 2016
Date |
Festival |
शिवरात्रि |
| January 17 | Masik Durgashtami | मासिक दुर्गाष्टमी |
| February 15 | Masik Durgashtami | मासिक दुर्गाष्टमी |
| March 16 | Masik Durgashtami | महा शिवरात्रि |
| April 14 | Masik Durgashtami | मासिक दुर्गाष्टमी |
| May 14 | Masik Durgashtami | मासिक दुर्गाष्टमी |
| June 12 | Masik Durgashtami | मासिक दुर्गाष्टमी |
| July 12 | Masik Durgashtami | मासिक दुर्गाष्टमी |
| August 11 | Masik Durgashtami | मासिक दुर्गाष्टमी |
| September 09 | Masik Durgashtami | मासिक दुर्गाष्टमी |
| October 09 | Maha Durgashtami | महा दुर्गाष्टमी |
| November 08 | Masik Durgashtami | मासिक दुर्गाष्टमी |
| December 07 | Masik Durgashtami | मासिक दुर्गाष्टमी |
