Chaitra Navratri 2020: Ashtami subh muhurat, significance, mantra & more

Today is the 8th day of Chaitra Navratri which is also known as Durga Ashtami. This day is dedicated to Goddess Mahagauri and worshipping this avatar of Goddess Durga is considered highly auspicious.

It is believed that the divine light of Goddess Maha Gauri illuminates the entire universe. She protects and blesses her devotees with her four hands. She is adorned in white garb and beautifully seated on her ‘sawari' – a bull. 

On this day people worship kanyas and distribute prasad of halwa.

Here's the subha muhurat, auspicious colour, and mantra for Ashtami puja. It will attract health, wealth and prosperity in your life...

Subha Muhurat

Sandhi Puja begins at 03:16 AM, Apr 02

Sandhi Puja ends at 04:04 AM, Apr 02

Duration – 00 Hours 48 Mins

Ashtami Tithi Begins – 03:49 AM on Apr 01, 2020

Ashtami Tithi Ends – 03:40 AM on Apr 02, 2020

Ashtami Puja Time: 9 AM to 10:50 AM

Mantra

श्वेते वृषेसमारूढा श्वेताम्बरधरा शुचिः।
महागौरी शुभं दद्यान्महादेव प्रमोददा॥

The auspicious colour for today is sky blue.

Chaitra Navratri is celebrated to mark the victory of Prince Sudarsana who won the battle with the divine blessings of Goddess Shakti.

Note: Due to the severe outbreak of coronavirus, we would request you to avoid calling kanyas for the puja and celebrate Ashtami among your family members.