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	'''Durga Ashtami''' or '''Maha Ashtami''' is one of the most auspicious days of the five days long [[Durga Puja]] Festival.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Durga Ashtami\|url=http://www.india.com/whatever/durga-ashtami-2015-know-about-ashtami-vrat-pooja-vidhi-katha-naivedyam-645914/\|publisher=India.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Durga Ashtami tithi\|url=http://www.drikpanchang.com/navratri/durga-puja/mahashtami-date-time.html}}</ref> Traditionally, the festival is observed for 10 days in ~~all Indian~~ households ~~but,~~ the actual puja that takes place in the 'pandals' is held over a period of 5 days (starting from ~~shashthi~~). In India fasting is undertaken by ~~many~~ people on this holy occasion. People also get together on this day to dance 'garba' and wear colourful clothes. This day is also known for 'Astra Puja' (Worshiping Weapons) as on this day the weapons of goddess Durga are worshiped. The day is also known as Vira Ashtami as there are seen to use arms or martial arts on this ~~,,...,......~~. ~~Durham is pulish~~		'''Durga Ashtami''' or '''Maha Ashtami''' is one of the most auspicious days of the five days long [[Durga Puja]] Festival.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Durga Ashtami\|url=http://www.india.com/whatever/durga-ashtami-2015-know-about-ashtami-vrat-pooja-vidhi-katha-naivedyam-645914/\|publisher=India.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Durga Ashtami tithi\|url=http://www.drikpanchang.com/navratri/durga-puja/mahashtami-date-time.html}}</ref> Traditionally, the festival is observed for 10 days in [[Hindus\|Hindu]] households bu the actual puja that takes place in the 'pandals' is held over a period of 5 days (starting from [[Shashthi]]). In [[India]], fasting is undertaken by hindu people on this holy occasion. People also get together on this day to dance 'garba' and wear colourful clothes. This day is also known for 'Astra Puja' (Worshiping Weapons) as on this day the weapons of goddess Durga are worshiped. The day is also known as Vira Ashtami as there are seen to use arms or martial arts on this day.

	==Description==		==Description==
	The eighth day of [[Navratri]] or [[Durga Puja]] celebrations is known as Durgashtami, or Durga Ashtami. It is also known as Mahashtami and is one of the most auspicious day according to Hinduism. It falls on bright lunar fortnight Ashtami tithi of Aswina month according to the Hindu calendar.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Durga Ashtami tithi\|url=http://indianastrology.co.in/1778-hindu-panchang-ashvayuja-navratri-durga-ashtami-mahagauri-puja-27-march-2015/}}</ref>		The eighth day of [[Navratri]] or [[Durga Puja]] celebrations is known as [[Durgashtami]], or Durga Ashtami. It is also known as Mahashtami and is one of the most auspicious day according to Hinduism. It falls on bright lunar fortnight Ashtami tithi of Aswina month according to the Hindu calendar.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Durga Ashtami tithi\|url=http://indianastrology.co.in/1778-hindu-panchang-ashvayuja-navratri-durga-ashtami-mahagauri-puja-27-march-2015/}}</ref>

	It is believed in some regions, the ~~Goddess~~ Chamunda appeared on this day from the forehead of Mother Durga and annihilated Chanda, Munda, and Rakthabija (the demons who were associates of Mahishasura). The 64 Yoginis and Ashta Shakti or matrikas (the eight ferocious form of Goddess Durga) are worshiped during the [[Durga Puja]] rituals on Mahashtami. The Ashta ~~Sati~~, also known as Eight Shaktis, are interpreted differently in different regions of India. But ultimately, all the eight goddesses are incarnations of Shakti. They are the same powerful Divine Feminine, representing different energies.		It is believed in some regions, the goddess Chamunda appeared on this day from the forehead of Mother Durga and annihilated Chanda, Munda, and Rakthabija (the [[Demon\|demons]] who were associates of [[Mahishasura]]). The 64 Yoginis and Ashta Shakti or matrikas (the eight ferocious form of Goddess Durga) are worshiped during the [[Durga Puja]] rituals on Mahashtami. The Ashta Shakti, also known as Eight Shaktis, are interpreted differently in different regions of India. But ultimately, all the eight goddesses are incarnations of Shakti. They are the same powerful Divine Feminine, representing different energies.

	The Ashta Shakti worshiped during Durga Puja are Brahmani, Maheswari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Narasinghi, Indrani and Chamunda.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Plot of Durga Ashtami\|url=http://www.thehinduforum.com/threads/the-significance-of-durga-ashtami.257/\|access-date=2015-11-19\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151119180536/http://www.thehinduforum.com/threads/the-significance-of-durga-ashtami.257/\|archive-date=2015-11-19\|url-status=dead}}</ref>		The Ashta Shakti worshiped during Durga Puja are Brahmani, Maheswari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Narasinghi, Indrani and Chamunda.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Plot of Durga Ashtami\|url=http://www.thehinduforum.com/threads/the-significance-of-durga-ashtami.257/\|access-date=2015-11-19\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151119180536/http://www.thehinduforum.com/threads/the-significance-of-durga-ashtami.257/\|archive-date=2015-11-19\|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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	==Tradition==		==Tradition==
	[[File:Kumarbhog Durga Puja 2013 - Maha Ashtami Kumari Puja.jpg\|thumb\|Maha Ashtami Kumari Puja]]		[[File:Kumarbhog Durga Puja 2013 - Maha Ashtami Kumari Puja.jpg\|thumb\|Maha Ashtami Kumari Puja]]
	A tradition associated with Durga Ashtami originated in North India is to honor the kanyaka in the home. A group of young, unmarried girls (a group of five to seven) are invited into the home to honor them. The tradition is based on the belief that each of these young girls (kanyaka), represents the shakti (energy) of Durga on Earth. The group of girls are welcomed by washing their feet (a common ceremony in India to welcome someone), welcoming them into the home, and then the rituals are done as Alati and Puja. After the rituals the girls are fed sweets and foods and honored with small gifts.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Traditions of Durga Ashtami\|url=http://blog.eaglespace.com/durga-ashtami/}}</ref>		A tradition associated with Durga Ashtami originated in [[North India]] is to honor the kanyaka in the home. A group of young, unmarried girls (a group of five to seven) are invited into the home to honor them. The tradition is based on the belief that each of these young girls (kanyaka), represents the shakti (energy) of Durga on Earth. The group of girls are welcomed by washing their feet (a common ceremony in India to welcome someone), welcoming them into the home, and then the rituals are done as Alati and Puja. After the rituals the girls are fed sweets and foods and honored with small gifts.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Traditions of Durga Ashtami\|url=http://blog.eaglespace.com/durga-ashtami/}}</ref>

	~~The 2019 date is~~ Sunday, October 6, ~~while in~~ 2020 ~~it's on Friday~~, October 23.		Recent and upcoming Durga Ashtami dates are: Sunday, 6th October 2019; Friday, 23rd October 2020; Wednesday 13th October 2021; and Monday, 3rd October 2022.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Mahashtami date and Puja time\|url=https://www.drikpanchang.com/navratri/durga-puja/mahashtami-date-time.html?year=2021}}</ref>

	==References==		==References==
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{{Hinduism}}

'''Durga Ashtami''' or '''Maha Ashtami''' is one of the most auspicious days of the five days long [[Durga Puja]] Festival.<ref>{{cite news|title=Durga Ashtami|url=http://www.india.com/whatever/durga-ashtami-2015-know-about-ashtami-vrat-pooja-vidhi-katha-naivedyam-645914/|publisher=India.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Durga Ashtami tithi|url=http://www.drikpanchang.com/navratri/durga-puja/mahashtami-date-time.html}}</ref> Traditionally, the festival is observed for 10 days in all Indian households but, the actual puja that takes place in the 'pandals' is held over a period of 5 days (starting from shashthi). In India fasting is undertaken by many people on this holy occasion. People also get together on this day to dance 'garba' and wear colourful clothes. This day is also known for 'Astra Puja' (Worshiping Weapons) as on this day the weapons of goddess Durga are worshiped. The day is also known as Vira Ashtami as there are seen to use arms or martial arts on this ,,...,....... Durham is pulish

==Description==
The eighth day of [[Navratri]] or [[Durga Puja]] celebrations is known as Durgashtami, or Durga Ashtami. It is also known as Mahashtami and is one of the most auspicious day according to Hinduism. It falls on bright lunar fortnight Ashtami tithi of Aswina month according to the Hindu calendar.<ref>{{cite web|title=Durga Ashtami tithi|url=http://indianastrology.co.in/1778-hindu-panchang-ashvayuja-navratri-durga-ashtami-mahagauri-puja-27-march-2015/}}</ref>

It is believed in some regions, the Goddess Chamunda appeared on this day from the forehead of Mother Durga and annihilated Chanda, Munda, and Rakthabija (the demons who were associates of Mahishasura). The 64 Yoginis and Ashta Shakti or matrikas (the eight ferocious form of Goddess Durga) are worshiped during the [[Durga Puja]] rituals on Mahashtami. The Ashta Sati, also known as Eight Shaktis, are interpreted differently in different regions of India. But ultimately, all the eight goddesses are incarnations of Shakti. They are the same powerful Divine Feminine, representing different energies.

The Ashta Shakti worshiped during Durga Puja are Brahmani, Maheswari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Narasinghi, Indrani and Chamunda.<ref>{{cite web|title=Plot of Durga Ashtami|url=http://www.thehinduforum.com/threads/the-significance-of-durga-ashtami.257/|access-date=2015-11-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151119180536/http://www.thehinduforum.com/threads/the-significance-of-durga-ashtami.257/|archive-date=2015-11-19|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Tradition==
[[File:Kumarbhog Durga Puja 2013 - Maha Ashtami Kumari Puja.jpg|thumb|Maha Ashtami Kumari Puja]]
A tradition associated with Durga Ashtami originated in North India is to honor the kanyaka in the home. A group of young, unmarried girls (a group of five to seven) are invited into the home to honor them. The tradition is based on the belief that each of these young girls (kanyaka), represents the shakti (energy) of Durga on Earth. The group of girls are welcomed by washing their feet (a common ceremony in India to welcome someone), welcoming them into the home, and then the rituals are done as Alati and Puja. After the rituals the girls are fed sweets and foods and honored with small gifts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Traditions of Durga Ashtami|url=http://blog.eaglespace.com/durga-ashtami/}}</ref>

The 2019 date is Sunday, October 6, while in 2020 it's on Friday, October 23.

==References==
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==External links==
*http://www.speakingtree.in/blog/masik-durga-ashtami-vrat-vidhi
*http://www.indiamarks.com/when-is-durga-ashtami-in-2015/

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