“The idea of tolerance and concession is based on admitting the compatibility of many different philosophical views of the world. The Indians are prone to tolerate the co-existence of philosophical thoughts of various types from the metaphysical viewpoint. Interference with religions on the part of the state was not found in India, but in China it occurred to a considerable degree.”  Hajime Nakamura (1912 - 1999) the author of The History of Early Vedānta Philosophy
Kanyā Pūjā (or Kumārī Pūjā) is a Hindu holy ritual, carried out especially on the Ashtami (eighth day) and Navami (ninth day) of the Navaratri festival. The ceremony primarily involves the worship of nine girls, representing the nine forms of Goddess Durga (Navadurga). As per Hindu philosophy, these girls are considered as the manifestation of the natural force of creation. Legend says that it was on the ninth day of Navaratri that Shakti had taken the form of Goddess Durga, on the request of the devas to kill the demon Mahisasura.
One of the most important dates of the nine-day Hindu festival of Navratri is almost upon us - Ashtami, also known as Maha Ashtami or Durgashtami. Devotees of Maa Durga are gearing up to celebrate Maha Ashtami this weekend. During Navratri or Shardiya Navratri, which falls during the autumn in the lunar month of Ashwin, Hindus worship Maa Durga and her nine avatars - Navadurgas. On Ashtami Tithi, people pray to Goddess Mahagauri, celebrate Kanya Puja or Kumari Puja, and perform the legendary Sandhi Puja. If you and your loved ones celebrate Ashtami, learn about its date, history, significance, celebrations, shubh muhurat, Parana time and more inside.
On Ashtami Tithi, people pray to Goddess Mahagauri, celebrate Kanya Puja or Kumari Puja, and perform the legendary Sandhi Puja.
Do you know why people perform Kanya puja? Our sacred books say that every human has a God within but provided the human should have innocence and purity. Children are the purest form of human beings as they have no evil emotions instilled. It is believed that praying a human would get faster results than praying the God himself.
Sacred books of Hindus describes that every human has a God within but provided the human should have innocence and purity. Children are the purest form of human beings as they have no evil emotions instilled. It is believed that praying a human would get faster results than praying the God himself.
Shardiya Navratri 2023: When is Maha Ashtami?
Maha Ashtami falls on the eighth day of Navratri or the second day of Durga Puja. It is dedicated to the worship of Maa Durga. This year, Ashtami falls on October 22, Sunday.
Maha Ashtami 2023 Shubh Muhurat and Kanya Puja Auspicious Time:
The Ashtami Tithi will begin on October 21 at 9:53 pm and end on October 22 at 7:58 pm. Meanwhile, the Brahma Muhurat will last from 4:45 am to 5:35 am, and Vijaya Muhurat is from 1:59 pm to 2:44 pm. On this day, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga is from 6:26 am to 6:44 pm. In such a situation, you can perform Kanya Puja on October 22 from 6:26 am.
Maha Ashtami 2023 History and Significance:
Ashtami, Durga Ashtami or Maha Ashtami is celebrated on the eighth day of Navratri and the second day of Durga Puja. Devotees worship the eighth form of Maa Durga - Maa Mahagauri on this day. She is the symbol of purity, serenity, and tranquility.
Meanwhile, for the Bengali community, which celebrates Durga Puja that starts with Shashti, the Chamunda incarnation of Goddess Shakti is worshipped on Durga Ashtami. It is believed that the Goddess appeared on this day and annihilated Mahishasura's demon associates Chanda, Munda, and Raktabija.
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