New Delhi, September 29, 2025:

The eighth day of Navratri 2025 is dedicated to Maa Mahagauri, one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Known for her radiant beauty, purity, and compassionate nature, she represents peace and calmness. Devotees across the country are observing fasts, performing rituals, and offering prayers to seek the blessings of this divine form of Shakti.

Who is Maa Mahagauri?

The name Mahagauri translates to “extremely fair” (Maha meaning great and Gauri meaning white or fair). As per Hindu mythology, Maa Mahagauri attained her luminous complexion and divine form after years of rigorous penance. It is believed that Lord Shiva, pleased with her devotion, accepted her as his consort. She is depicted seated on a bull, dressed in white attire, with four hands holding a trident, damaru, and bestowing blessings.

Maa Mahagauri symbolizes serenity, forgiveness, and virtue. Worshipping her is said to wash away sins, remove obstacles, and bring prosperity and harmony into devotees’ lives.

Significance of Day 8 Worship

On the eighth day, devotees especially pray to Maa Mahagauri to achieve inner purity, peace of mind, and liberation from hardships. It is believed that offering sincere prayers to her helps in overcoming the cycle of negative karma and ushers in positivity, healing, and new beginnings.

Rituals and Aarti

On Ashtami, devotees wake up early, take a holy bath, and dress in clean clothes before beginning the puja. Offerings of flowers, fruits, sweets, and coconut are made, along with reciting mantras such as:

“Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah.”

The aarti of Maa Mahagauri is also performed with devotion. Chanting her praises while lighting lamps is considered highly auspicious, inviting peace and blessings into the household.

Shubh Muhurat for Day 8 Puja (As per Drik Panchang)

Brahma Muhurta: 04:37 AM – 05:25 AM

Pratah Sandhya: 05:01 AM – 06:13 AM

Abhijit Muhurta: 11:47 AM – 12:35 PM

Vijaya Muhurta: 02:11 PM – 02:58 PM

Godhuli Muhurta: 06:09 PM – 06:33 PM

Sayahna Sandhya: 06:09 PM – 07:22 PM

Amrit Kalam: 11:15 PM – 01:01 AM (Sept 30)

Nishita Muhurta: 11:47 PM – 12:36 AM (Sept 30)

Performing puja during these timings is considered highly effective in receiving the Goddess’s blessings.

Auspicious Colour for Day 8

The colour associated with Maa Mahagauri in 2025 is peacock green. This vibrant shade is linked with renewal, prosperity, and healing. Devotees are encouraged to wear clothes in this colour while performing puja, symbolizing new beginnings and positive energy.

Conclusion

As devotees celebrate Day 8 of Navratri, the worship of Maa Mahagauri is believed to grant peace, remove suffering, and lead to spiritual upliftment. With rituals, fasting, mantra chanting, and aarti, the day highlights devotion to the Goddess’s serene and purifying form.

 Navratri Day 8: Maa Mahagauri’s Blessings

On the eighth day of Navratri 2025, devotees honor Maa Mahagauri, the goddess of peace, purity, and forgiveness. Clad in white and seated on a bull, she symbolizes harmony and serenity. Worshippers believe that praying to her removes obstacles, washes away past sins, and brings prosperity. Today’s auspicious color is peacock green, representing renewal, healing, and positivity. Devotees observe rituals, chant “Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah,” and perform aarti to seek her divine blessings. The puja muhurat throughout the day includes Brahma Muhurta, Abhijit, Vijaya, and Nishita Muhurta, offering multiple opportunities to connect with the goddess’s divine energy.