Durga Ashtami Year Calendar, Durga Ashtami Pooja Schedule

Durga Ashtami or Maha Ashtami is one of the most auspicious days of five days long Durga Puja Festival. This day is also known for 'Astra Puja'(Worshiping Weapons) as on this day the weapons of goddess Durga are worshiped.

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This puja is done on the eighth day for some while for others it is done on all the nine days of this festival. This puja is also known as kanya puja or kanjak puja. On this day, nine small pots are kept and people perform some rituals.