Glory of Durga Ashtami
Standing Four-armed goddess Durga, late 9th century India |
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.
Goddess Durga - 10th century statue found at the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Ceylon(Sri Lanka) 1903 |
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