When is Phalgun Durga Ashtami? Know the most auspicious time of worship, proper worship will give relief from troubles

Falgun Durga Ashtami: Monthly Durgashtami of Phalgun month will be celebrated on 24th February. Special worship and fasting on the day of Durga Ashtami of Phalgun month has significance. Ashtami of Krishna Paksha is associated with Kaal Bhairav, the fierce form of Lord Shiva, while Ashtami of Shukla Paksha is dedicated to Mother Durga. On this day, devotees worship Shiva-Shakti with devotion and keep a fast to fulfill their desired wishes.

Monthly Durga Ashtami Auspicious Time

of Phalgun month Monthly Durga Ashtami In 2026, it will start at 07:01 am on February 24 and end at 04:51 am on February 25. On this occasion, Goddess Durga, the goddess of the world, is worshiped during Nisha period.

Monthly Durga Ashtami Auspicious Yoga

Many auspicious yogas are being formed on Shukla Paksha Ashtami of Phalgun month, like Indra and Tripushkar Yoga. By worshiping Goddess Durga in conjunction with Rohini Nakshatra, every wish is fulfilled.

According to the calendar, sunrise is at 06:51 am, sunset is at 06:18 pm, moonrise is at 10:58 am and moonset is at 01:40 pm.

Brahma Muhurta is from 05:11 to 06:01 am in the morning, Vijay Muhurta is from 02:29 to 03:15 pm, Godhuli Muhurta is from 06:15 to 06:40 pm and Nishita Muhurta is from 12:09 to 12:59 pm.

Religious and spiritual significance of monthly Durga Ashtami

The religious and spiritual significance of the monthly Durga Ashtami is very deep. This day is a special occasion of worship and fasting of Goddess Durga. Worshiping with devotion on this day brings happiness, prosperity, peace and mental stability in life. By observing fast, one gets protection from negative forces and wishes are fulfilled.

especially puja during night time By doing so, the blessings of the Goddess are considered more fruitful. From astrological point of view, the auspicious yoga formed on this day makes the puja more effective. Monthly Durga Ashtami is not only a religious festival but also gives mental and spiritual benefits.

How to do puja on the day of monthly Durgashtami

• Wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes.
• Clean the puja place and install the idol or picture of Maa Durga.
• Cover the mother with red cloth.
• Bathe the mother with Ganga water.
• Offer sandalwood, roli, vermilion and flowers.
• Offer fruits and sweets.
• Chant Durga mantras and recite Durga stuti.
• Perform Aarti of Maa Durga.
• Feed girls and donate.