Discover the divine significance of Durga Ashtami 2025, falling on Chaitra Navratri Ashtami. Learn about Mahagauri Puja, its date, time, and importance in Hindu mythology, and gear up for a spiritual ...

Offer a lotus flower to Goddess Shailputri and recite Durga Saptashati Paath. 10. Performing puja is mandatory for fast observers. 11. One must perform aarti of Maa Durga before breaking their fast.

Now offer them the bhog as prasad. Once they are done eating, touch their feet seeking their (and in this way Maa Durga's) blessings, say your prayers and bid them goodbye. The mantra you must chant ...

Then, perform the aarti for Maa Kushmanda while chanting the goddess mantra: "Om Ain Hreem Kleem Kushmanda Devi Namah." Finally, recite the Durga Chalisa and Durga Saptashati.