Durva Ashtami 2024: Auspicious Date, Timings, and Observances

The celebration of Durva Ashtami 2024 is devoted to honoring Durva Grass, which is used in almost all Hindu rituals. It is observed on the eighth day of the lunar month of Bhadrapada, or Shukla Paksha, the bright fortnight of the moon, per the Hindu calendar. In the Gregorian calendar, this day falls specifically between August and September. Hindus believe that if one observes Durva Ashtami with utmost dedication, money, and peace will find their way into their lives. It is well known that Lord Ganesha adores Durva Grass. This Hindu festival is celebrated with tremendous enthusiasm and fervor in West Bengal and other eastern regions of India. Bengal is familiar with Durva Ashtami 2024 Vrat.

Durva Ashtami  2024: Date and Muhurat

Durva Ashtami 2024 – Wednesday, 11 September

Purva Viddha Time – 06:04 to 18:31

Duration – 12 Hours 26 Mins

Ashtami Tithi Begins – 23:11 on Sep 10, 2024

Ashtami Tithi Ends – 23:46 on Sep 11, 2024

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What is Durva Grass’s story?

According to Hindu mythology, the skies were overrun by a monster called Analasura. He used to shoot flames from his eyes and would destroy everything that stood in his path. Every god came to see Lord Ganesha to ask for his assistance and support. Ganesha gave them his word that he would kill Analasura to bring happiness and tranquility back. Analasura used fireballs to assault Lord Ganesha during the battle. At that very moment, Ganesha swallowed Analasura after revealing his “viraat roop.” As a result, Lord Ganesha’s body began to generate a lot of heat and he became restless.

When the Moon God saw this, he came to stand atop Lord Ganesha’s head and assist him. He has gained popularity under the moniker Balachandra ever since that day. Nothing worked when Lord Shiva tied a snake around Ganesha’s belly and Lord Vishnu gave him a lotus to relieve the heat. Finally, a small group of sages placed 21 Durvas atop Lord Ganesha’s head. All of the heat abruptly disappeared at that point. Following that, Lord Ganesha said that those who worshipped him with Durva grass would receive his benefits in addition to joy, serenity, and wealth.

What are the Rituals Performed During Durva Ashtami 2024?

Women typically undertake the different ceremonies associated with Durva Ashtami 2024.

• Before starting the rites, the girls get up early, take a holy bath, and put on fresh garments.
• Women worship Durva grass with pujas and other rites. Curd, incense sticks, flowers, rice, fruits, and other puja supplies are used to worship the grass.
• Ladies typically observe the Durva Ashtami Vrat. Those who fast on Durva Ashtami are obligated to worship Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesha.
• Durva grass is offered to the gods’ idols in addition to other puja supplies, fruits, and flowers to appease them.
• To ensure that their children are rewarded with affluence and long lives, women carry out all the rites with the utmost devotion and dedication. Additionally, the rituals contribute to marital pleasure, harmony, and calm.

The devotees are required to give food and clothing to the Brahmins on the eve of Durva Ashtami, as this bestows upon them great wealth and good fortune.