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Chaitra Navratri Ashtami 2026: Different forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped on nine days of Chaitra Navratri. Chaitra Navratri is considered very important. Chaitra Navratri is considered to be the beginning of the Hindu New Year. This year Navratri is starting from 19th March, which will end on 27th March. Devotees worship and fast during Chaitra Navratri. It is believed that Mother Durga comes to earth at this time and removes the sorrows of her devotees.

Ashtami and Navami tithi are considered very special during Navratri. It is also called Mahashtami and Mahanavami. In such a situation, let us know when is Mahashtami of Chaitra Navratri this time? Also know why it is considered so special?

Chaitra Navratri Ashtami 2026 auspicious time

• Ashtami Tithi of Chaitra Navratri will start from 01:50 pm on 25 March 2026.
• This date will last till 11:48 am on March 26, 2026.

Ashtami Tithi of Navratri is therefore special

Mother Mahagauri is worshiped on the eighth day of Navratri. Mata Mahagauri is considered the goddess of motherhood, who always bestows her blessings on her devotees. Mother is also the giver of spiritual strength. By worshiping them one also gets freedom from fear. She is also called Annapurna. This is the reason why girls are served food on the eighth day of Navratri. There is a religious belief that on the Ashtami Tithi of Navratri, Mother Goddess had killed the demons named Chand-Mund.

Importance of Ashtami Tithi

The eighth day of Navratri is very special for worship. In religious texts like Devi Bhagwat Purana and Markandeya Purana, Ashtami and Navami dates are said to be especially fruitful. It is believed that on this day, if one worships the eighth form of Goddess Durga with a true heart, then all the obstacles in life are removed. The wishes of the devotees are fulfilled.