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On which day is the monthly Durgashtami of Vaishakh? Offer this thing to Maa Durga, you will get special blessings

Samira Vishwas | April 8, 2026 1:24 AM CST

Durga Ashtami 2026 Date And Time:Monthly Durgashtami fast for the worship of Goddess Durga has great importance in Hindu religion. Monthly Durgashtami fast is observed on the Ashtami tithi of Shukla Paksha of every month. This time the fast of Durgashtami of Vaishakh month will be observed on 24th April.

Glory of Monthly Durgashtami Fast

Monthly Durgashtami The fast is observed on the Ashtami of Shukla Paksha of every month, which is dedicated to Goddess Durga. This fast bestows immense wealth, prosperity, happiness, peace, prosperity in marital life and victory over enemies. On this day, by worshiping Mother Mahagauri, troubles go away and wishes are fulfilled.

when is it? Monthly Durgashtami of Vaishakh

According to the Panchang, this year 2026 Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month is starting on 23rd April at 8.49 pm. This date will end on April 24 at 7:21 pm. In such a situation, the fast of Masik Durgashtami will be observed on Friday, 24th April.

How to perform puja on monthly Durgashtami

Wake up before sunrise, take bath and remember Mata Rani.
Wearing red clothes on this day is considered very auspicious, because this color is a symbol of energy and power.
After cleaning the place of worship, sprinkle Ganga water and also sprinkle Ganga water in the entire house.
Spread a red cloth on a stool and Maa Durga Install the statue or picture of.
After offering water to Mother Goddess, offer her red chunari and sixteen makeup items like vermilion, bangles, bindi etc.
Offer halwa, puri, gram, kheer, banana or honey etc. to the mother as offering.
Light a ghee lamp and chant Durga Chalisa and mantras of Maa Durga.
Finally perform Aarti by burning camphor.

What things should you pay special attention to on monthly Durgashtami?

If possible, you can light Akhand Jyoti throughout the day on the special occasion of monthly Durgashtami.
Maa Durga resides in that place where peace and love prevail.
In such a situation, maintain an atmosphere of peace in the house.
Stay away from consumption of meat and alcohol on the day of monthly Durgashtami.
Do not wear black colored clothes in puja even by mistake.
At the end of the puja, definitely apologize to Maa Durga for the mistakes committed unknowingly.