Navratri Day 8 – Maa Mahagauri Puja, Date, Tithi, Colour and More!
The 8th day of Navratri is extremely auspicious as it is the day of Ashtami. Ashtami is always special; however, the Ashtami of Navratri is all the more important and that is why known as Maha Ashtami. Mahagauri is the 8th avatar of Maa Durga. She is also known as Shwetambardhara (dressed in white clothes) and Vrisharudha (the one who rides the bull). The term Mahagauri is made up of “Maha” meaning “great”, and Gauri means “complexation”.
The 8th avatar of Navdurga is depicted as a 3-eyed, 4-armed goddess mounting on a white bull (Vrushabha). Her two arms on side are in the Varada and Abhay Mudras. While her other two arms hold a trishul and damru. Devotees who pray to Maa Mahagauri on this day get relief from all their sufferings. Ashtami is one of the most important days of Durga Puja.
Shardiya Navratri Day 8 – Maa Mahagauri Puja Muhrat
Maa Mahagauri Puja – Thursday, October 11, 2024.
The Puja Muhrat may vary depending on the local timings. You should speak to your priest to find out the exact muhurta for puja based on your location.
What is the Importance of Worshipping Maa Mahagauri?
Mahagauri is a symbol of purity and tranquillity. She ends all the sufferings of her devotees. It is also believed that she 16-year unmarried form of Parvati.
Just like Maa Shailputri, she rides a bull. She is shown having four hands. In her upper hands, she holds Trishul and damru. While her other two hands are making Abhaya and Varada Mudra.
Astrological Importance of Worshipping Maa Mahagauri?
Devi Mahagauri is the ruler of the planet Rahu. People perform Mahagauri Puja to get rid of the ill effects of Rahu and other challenges such as sorrow and mental health issues. You can read more about the significance of worshipping Durga to get rid of problematic Rahu here.
Navratri Day 8 Colour – Pink
On the 8th day of Navratri, you should wear Pink. Pink is a universal symbol of love and harmony.
What is the Legend Behind Worshipping Maa Mahagauri?
When Maa Parvati wanted to marry Bhagwan Shiva, she left all the comforts of her palace and started a penance in the forest. While performing the penance for many years, Parvati’s body turned black.
At last, she was finally able to please Bhagwan Shiva, who cleansed her with sacred Gangajal. All the dust, soil, and dirt got washed away and got the white complexation. From then, Parvati is also known as Mahagauri.
How to Perform Maa Mahagauri Puja on Day 8 of Navratri?
Follow these steps to worship the Maa Mahaguari on the 8th day of Navratri:
- On the 8th day, devotees practice various rituals like Maha Puja and Kanya Puja.
- During Kanya Puja, 9 girls are worshipped, considering them the 9 forms of Durga.
- Some devotees also break their fast during the 8th day of Navratri.
- On this day, married women offer red chuniri to Maa and pray for the long life of their husbands.
- On this day, along with Maa Mahagauri, Bhagwan Shiva is also worshipped.
- To break their fasts, devotees need to perform Kanya Pujan, in which they offer kheer, puri, and Halwa to little 9 days.
- Mantra for Mahagauri: ॐ देवी महागौर्यै नमः॥
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Maa Mahagauri Aarti
The Maa Mahagauri Aarti is as follows:
जय महागौरी जगत की माया ।
जया उमा भवानी जय महामाया ।।
हरिद्वार कनखल के पासा ।
महागौरी तेरा वहां निवासा ।।
चंद्रकली ओर ममता अंबे ।
जय शक्ति जय जय मां जगदंबे ।।
भीमा देवी विमला माता ।
कौशिकी देवी जग विख्याता ।।
हिमाचल के घर गौरी रूप तेरा ।
महाकाली दुर्गा है स्वरूप तेरा ।।
सती ‘सत’ हवन कुंड में था जलाया ।
उसी धुएं ने रूप काली बनाया ।।
बना धर्म सिंह जो सवारी में आया ।
तो शंकर ने त्रिशूल अपना दिखाया ।।
तभी मां ने महागौरी नाम पाया ।
शरण आनेवाले का संकट मिटाया ।।
शनिवार को तेरी पूजा जो करता ।
मां बिगड़ा हुआ काम उसका सुधरता ।।
भक्त बोलो तो सोच तुम क्या रहे हो ।
महागौरी मां तेरी हरदम ही जय हो ।।
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the colour of the 8th day of Navratri?
A: On the 8th day of Navratri, devotees should wear Pink.
Q: Who is the goddess of Navratri’s 8th day?
A: On the 8th day of Navratri, Devi Mahagauri is worshipped.
Q: What is the mantra for day 8 of Navratri?
A: ॐ देवी महागौर्यै नमः॥ – is the Mantra for Mahagauri.
