The eighth day of Navratri or the third day of Durga Puja, Maha Ashtami, celebrates Maa Durga's victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura. People worship Maa Mahagauri on this day, who is known for bestowing her devotees with wealth and an opulent lifestyle, and removing all their sufferings.
Praying to Maa Durga during Ashtami can help rid one of all their problems and sins. Ashtami fast also holds significance as it brings prosperity and luck.
Maha means “great” and Gauri means “white.” According to mythology, the mother bestows blessings onto her worshippers as well as banishes all forms of dread and grief from their life. Apart from this, a person advances in life, succeeds, and vanquishes his enemies thanks to the wisdom the mother imparts to her worshippers
Many devotees consider it an auspicious day to pray to their tools. Additionally, Maa Durga's weapons are worshipped as symbols of female strength.The 8th form of Navdurga- Goddess Mahagauri is worshipped today. As per Hindu legend, Goddess Shailputri was extremely beautiful and had a fair complexion at the age of 16. Due to her fair skin complexion, she came to be known as Goddess Mahagauri. She is also compared with the conch, the Moon, and the white flower of Kunda. The mount of Goddess Mahagauri and Goddess Shailputri is a bull and therefore they are known as Vrisharudha.
NAVRATRI DAY 8: BHOG
Coconut is offered to Maa Mahagauri on the eight day of Navratri
SIGNIFICANCE OF MAHAGAURI PUJA
It is believed that Mahagauri Puja forgives all the sins of devotees. Goddess Mahagauri symbolizes purity, peace, and serenity.
MAHAGAURI MANTRA
“Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah".
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