Navratri 2025: Worship on the eighth day of Navratri in this way, Mahagauri will be pleased..

Navratri is considered special for the worship, adoration, and attainment of Shakti (power). Ashtami is the most special day of Navratri. On Ashtami, special prayers are offered to the Mother Goddess, and devotional austerities are performed for attainment. On the eighth day of Navratri, Goddess Mahagauri is worshipped. Devotees wishing to worship Goddess Mahagauri should keep these things in mind: Goddess Mahagauri loves coconuts. Therefore, devotees performing the puja should adorn themselves with special flowers and offer coconuts to the Mother Goddess and distribute them among the devotees as prasad.

Vindhyadham scholar Pt. Anupam Maharaj explained that Ashtami is considered very special among the nine days of Navratri. A special puja is performed on this day. Mahagauri is worshipped on the eighth day of Navratri. It is believed that Goddess Mahagauri is fully ecstatic and adorns herself on Ashtami. Therefore, most devotees worship and offer prayers to the Mother Goddess on Ashtami. Today, the Mother Goddess is adorned with 16 adornments and appears as a wonderful kapur-gaur (like camphor). The Mother Goddess appears completely white and is equipped with various weapons.

How to Perform the Adornment and Offerings

Pt. Anupam Maharaj explained that Mother Mahagauri loves coconuts. Therefore, devotees should offer coconuts as Prasad. Those who hoist a flag at the Mother Goddess's court on this day are blessed with success and victory in every field. Performing rituals at the Mother Goddess's shrine on this day brings the full benefits of the yagna. Devotees should also recite other special recitations, including the Satchandi. According to the Devi Bhagavat, Kanya Pujan (worship of girls) should be performed on this day, and the offerings should be given to the girl child. Adorn the Mother Goddess with various types of flowers, offer coconuts, and then distribute the Prasad among the devotees.

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