New Delhi: The holy festival of monthly Durgashtami is being celebrated in the month of faith, Saavan, today i.e. on 20th August, and this time due to falling in Saavan, this date has become doubly special for the devotees. In Sanatan tradition, Goddess Durga is worshiped as Adishakti and the power that destroys all obstacles. It is said that the devotee who takes refuge in Jagadamba with pure feelings, the Mother removes every obstacle from his life and gives him the courage to struggle. After bathing, there is a tradition of chanting the Beej Mantra 'Om Ain Hreem Kleem Chamundayay Vicchai' 108 times while reciting Durga Chalisa or Durga Saptashati.
How long will the auspicious date last?
According to the Panchang, Ashtami Tithi has started from 7:19 pm on August 19 and will continue till 9:18 pm tonight. The fast is being observed today only on Thursday.
The most auspicious time for worship is considered to be from 11:37 am to 12:27 pm, while devotees who wish to worship in the evening can worship by lighting a lamp during the twilight period of 6:55 to 7:17 pm.
Method of Bhog and Kanya Pooja
After bathing, there is a tradition of chanting the Beej Mantra 'Om Ain Hreem Kleem Chamundayay Vicchai' 108 times while reciting Durga Chalisa or Durga Saptashati. Halwa, puri and black gram are offered as part of the bhog, after which girls aged two to ten years are called home and served food and are sent off with gifts. However, one should avoid offering fruits like lemon, tamarind, dry coconut, pear and fig in worship, and offering mutilated or stale fruits is also considered prohibited in the scriptures.
According to religious beliefs, on this day, placing seven rose petals on a betel leaf and offering it to the Goddess calms down the troubles in the house. Red color is considered especially dear to the mother, hence there is a tradition of offering red chunri and vermillion along with red hibiscus or Kaner flowers. Lighting a lamp of pure cow ghee in the evening is also said to be very auspicious. By putting two cloves in a burning lamp and keeping them in front of the Goddess during puja, the negative energy in the house is removed and positivity is infused.
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