Navratri 2024: Maa Mahagauri (Day 8) Everything You Need To Know

Oct 10, 2024 Komal Das

Navratri is devoted to the nine forms of Goddess Durga, which has already commenced on October 3, 2024, and is set to conclude on October 12, with Dusshera falling on the same day

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As Navratri reaches its eighth day, devotees worshipped Maa Mahagauri

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Goddess Mahagauri is known as the symbol of purity, chastity and tranquility

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The eighth day of Navratri is considered to be one of the most auspicious times of the year and also known as Ashtami

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Maa Mahagauri is depicted as a beautiful goddess with a radiant complexion, symbolizing purity and tranquility

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According to mythology, it is believed that to win over Lord Shiva’s affection, Goddess Parvati went through extreme penance

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Maa Mahagauri has four arms and rides a bull. She is dressed in white clothes and ornaments and controls the planet Rahu

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According to Drik Panchang, the Ashtami tithi will begin at 12:31 PM on October 10 and will go on till 12:06 PM on October 11

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The colour for the auspicious Ashtami of Navratri is pink

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It is advised to wear pink clothes and dedicate prayers to the goddess and seek her blessings

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It is advised to wear pink clothes and dedicate prayers to the goddess and seek her blessings

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