Ashtami
Sacred to Goddess Mahagauri/Durga (Maha Ashtami, Janmashtami). Destroys negative forces, inner demons, and past karmic burdens.
Auspicious & Recommended Activities
- Durga Saptashati path
- Chandi havan
- Kanya pujan
- Fasting and contemplation
Restricted / Inauspicious Activities
- Casual leisure outings
- Meat or alcohol consumption
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🪔Associated Pooja Vidhis8
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45 mins duration
Shri Krishna Janmashtami & Laddu Gopal Seva Vidhi (जन्माष्टमी)
40 mins duration
Govardhan Pooja, Annakut (56 Bhog) & Gau Seva Complete Vidhi
60 mins duration
Navratri Ghatasthapana & Kalash Sthapana Vidhi (कलश स्थापना)
45 mins duration
Vijayadashami (Dussehra) Shami Pujan, Aparajita & Shastra Vidhi
35 mins duration
Shri Hanuman Ji Chola & Sundarkand Path Vidhi (हनुमान पूजा)
60 mins duration
New Vehicle (Vahan) Pooja Vidhi
20 mins duration
📖Associated Vrat Kathas6
Maha Shivratri Vrat Katha (The Legend of Hunter Lubdhaka & the Bilva Tree)
Maha Shivratri Vrat (Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi)
Shri Shiva Pradosh Vrat Katha (Trayodashi Vrat)
Shukla & Krishna Paksha Trayodashi Pradosh Vrat
Solah Somwar Vrat Katha (16 Sacred Mondays of Lord Shiva)
Solah Somwar Vrat (16 Mondays)
Shri Ahoi Ashtami Vrat Katha (Hoi Aathe / होई आठे - Putra Raksha & Deerghayu)
Ahoi Ashtami / Hoi Aathe Vrat (होई आठे व्रत)
Shri Giriraj Govardhan & Annakut Mahotsav Katha
Govardhan Puja (Annakut)
Shri Vijayadashami Dussehra Katha (Victory of Rama & Durga)
Ashwin Shukla Dashami Vijayadashami
🎵Associated Aartis & Chalisas10
Om Jai Shiv Omkara (Shri Shiva Aarti)
Lord Shiva (Mahadev)
Shri Shiv Tandav Stotram (Complete 15 Stanzas - Ravana Krutam)
Lord Shiva (Nataraja)
Jai Ambe Gauri (Maa Durga Aarti)
Goddess Durga
Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki (Shri Krishna Aarti)
Lord Krishna
Shri Govardhan Maharaj Aarti (श्री गोवर्धन महाराज आरती)
Giriraj Govardhan / Lord Krishna
Mahishasuramardini Stotram (Complete 21 Sanskrit Stanzas)
Maa Durga (Mahishasuramardini)
Shri Ramchandra Kripalu Bhajaman (Shri Ram Stuti)
Lord Rama (Maryada Purushottam)
Shri Hanuman Chalisa (Complete 40 Chaupais & Dohas)
Lord Hanuman
Shri Bajrang Baan (Complete Unabridged Invincible Protective Hymn)
Lord Hanuman
Shri Kaal Bhairav Aarti (Kotwal of Kashi)
Lord Kaal Bhairav
📜Associated Tithis & Muhurats6
Trayodashi (Pradosh)
Deity: Lord Shiva & Kamadeva
Chaturdashi (Shivratri)
Deity: Lord Shiva (Rudra)
Pratipada (Padwa)
Deity: Agni Dev (Fire God)
Navami
Deity: Siddhidatri & Lord Rama
Dashami
Deity: Dasa Dikpalas & Yama
Purnima / Amavasya
Deity: Chandra (Moon) / Pitru Devatas