Ashtami Navami 2026 Live: The last two days of Chaitra Navratri are very important. According to Shrimad Devi Bhagwat Purana and Markandeya Purana, those who worship the Mother Goddess by fasting on Mahashtami and Mahanavami of Navratri, get the full results of 9 days of worship. This year the Ashtami of Chaitra Navratri is on 26 March. Mahanavami will be celebrated on 27 March 2026. On this day, various religious rituals like Kanya Puja, Havan, Kuldevi worship, Bhandara etc. are performed.
Mahashtami date of Chaitra Navratri – 25 March 2026, 1.50 pm – 26 March 2026, 11.48 am
Mahanavami date of Chaitra Navratri – 26 March 2026, 11.48 am – 27 March 2026
Importance of Ashtami and Navami of Navratri
The power of the Goddess is manifested in its full effect on Ashtami and Navami of Navratri. Durgashtami is considered to be the day when the Goddess protected the religion by killing the demons. Especially this day is for the worship of Mahishasura Mardini form. Those who worship the Goddess on Mahashtami get freedom from enemies, fear, diseases and faults. It is mentioned in the Puranas that the person who worships the Goddess with concentration on the day of Mahanavami, gets virtue equal to crores of Yagyas. One attains happiness and prosperity.
Worship of Mother Mahagauri on Mahashtami
Maa Mahagauri is the eighth incarnation of Goddess Durga, who is a symbol of purity, peace and divine compassion. Devotees get relief from internal sufferings like anger, jealousy or sadness and negative emotions, sins are washed away and they lead a life of peace and tranquility. The energy of Maa Mahagauri helps in bringing light and positivity in your life.
Worship of Maa Siddhidatri on Mahanavami
Maa Siddhidatri is the ninth and last form of Maa Durga, worshiped on the ninth day of Navratri. His name is made up of two Sanskrit words “Siddhi” i.e. supernatural powers and “Daatri” (donor). She is the divine mother who grants siddhis to her devotees and fulfills their wishes.
girl worship
Kanya Puja is performed as per the belief on Ashtami and Navami of Navratri. Nine girls (girls between 2 to 10 years) are invited and worshiped. They are served food of halwa, puri, gram and are presented with gifts. It is believed that without this the worship of Navratri remains incomplete.
