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Notes: All timings are represented in 24+ hour notation in local time of Lancaster, United States with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours past midnight are higher than 24:00 and fall on next day. In Panchang day starts and ends with sunrise.
Durgashtami fasting is observed every month during Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha. On this day devotees of Goddess Durga worship Her and observe day long fast.
The most significant Durgashtami, which is known as Mahashtami, falls in month of Ashwin during nine days Shardiya Navratri festivities.
Durgashtami is also spelled as Durga Ashtami and Masik Durgashtami is also known as Maas Durgashtami or Monthly Durgashtami.
The Katha describing the slaying of the demon Mahishasura by Goddess Durga is given here. This Katha is traditionally recited and heard on the occasion of the Masik Durgashtami Vrat. Therefore, it is known as the Masik Durgashtami Vrat Katha. This Katha is taken from Srimad Devi Bhagavata Mahapurana.
Goddess Durga is one of the five main deities worshipped in Hinduism. Goddess Durga kills enemies and protects Her devotees. Adi Shakti Herself became known as Goddess Durga after killing a demon named Durgama.
Here is the collection of 1000 sacred names of Goddess Durga. These names are also known as Shri Durga Sahasranamavali. By faithfully reciting Shri Durga Sahasranamavali, Goddess Durga get pleased and bestows strength and protect from all kinds of troubles.
Mantras of Goddess Durga also known as Dakara Sahasranamavali of Goddess Durga is given with meaning and recitation video. All the Mantras in this Namavali begin with the letter 'D'.
Here is the list of 108 names of Goddess Durga, these 108 names are also known as Ashtottara Shatnamavali. These 108 names of Mother Goddess provide peace and joy. Reciting these 108 names daily increases enthusiasm and joy along with the blessings of the Goddess Durga.
Shri Durga Chalisa is a prayer consisting of 40 verses dedicated to Goddess Durga, reciting it with devotion pleases the Mother Goddess and bestows her blessings. Goddess Durga is one of the supreme goddesses of Hindu religion. By the grace of Goddess Durga, devotees gain strength, courage and bravery.
Ambe Tu Hai Jagadambe Kali is the most prevalent and popular aarti dedicated to Goddess Durga. This aarti is also sung in daily worship including on various occasions related to Mother Goddess. This aarti is very sweet and melodious and its singing pleases the Mother Goddess.
Various powerful Mantras of Goddess Durga have been listed including Narvana Mantra, Durga Dhyana Mantra, Durga Beeja Mantra and Durga Ashtakshara Mantra. Goddess Durga is one of the five deities worshiped in Hindu religion.
All the Purnima Dates occurring during a year are listed on this page. Purnima Days are considered very important in the Hindu calendar. Purnima is the 15th day of the Hindu lunar calendar. On this day the Moon shines in all its sixteen Kalas or Phases.
All the Amavasya Dates during a year are listed. Amavasya dates are considered very important for performing rituals like Shraddha, Tarpan, etc. for the ancestors. The Moon is not visible in the sky on Amavasya. Many special rituals are performed on Amavasya day.
The entire five chapters of Lord Satyanarayana Vrat Katha, the days of the fast and the Aarti of Lord Satyanarayana can be read on this page. The fast of Satyanarayana is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. By observing this fast, desired wishes gets fulfilled.
Satyanarayana Puja, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, keeps the family away from all troubles. To choose the best day to perform Satyanarayana Puja, you can choose any one day from all the days of the year given on this page.
Complete 16 Steps Lord Vishnu Puja Vidhi is described including Dhyana, Avahana, Asana, Padya, Arghya and Achamaniya. This Puja Vidhi can also be used as the Shodashopachara Satyanarayana Puja Vidhi. Lord Satyanarayana is one of the forms of Lord Vishnu.
