Navratri 2017, Day 8: Worship Maa Mahagauri on Maha Ashtami, know kanya pujan muhurat and mantra

Maa Mahagauri is the eight form of the nine forms of Goddess Durga also known as Mahagauri.  It is also known by the terms Mahashtami and Maha Durgashtami. It marks the second day of Durga Puja. Durgashtami is one of the most important days of Durga Puja.

Here are Ashtami Puja, Date and Time

# Ashtami Tithi begins=7:08 PM on 27th September 2017
# Ashtami Tithi Ends=9:36 PM on 28th September 20

Ashtami Puja Rituals and Sandhi Puja

The Ashtami puja begins with the Mahasnan or the great ritualistic bath, which is followed by the Shodashopachar Puja. In this puja, nine earthern pots are placed in the centre and worshipped. The ritual is said to invoke the nine shaktis of Durga.

Kanya Pujan 2017 Puja Vidhi

# The vidhi starts by washing the feet of Kanya/s and applying ‘tika' to their forehead. 

# Tie ‘Kalawa' in their hands. 

# Serve them puri, halwa and chane ki sabzi. 

# Touch their feet to seek their blessings and either give them money or gifts as per choice. One should keep his/her home clean and mind peaceful while performing ‘Kanya pujan'.The vidhi has a lot of importance as the ‘kanyas' who visit one's home are considered to be forms of Maa Durga only and their arrival is considered as auspicious and blissful.

Maha Gauri Mantra 

Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah॥

Maha Gauri Stuti

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Mahagauri Rupena Samsthita। 

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥