According to the Hindu calendar, Durga Ashtami fast is observed every month on the Ashtami date of Shukla Paksha. On this day the devotees of Devi Durga worship her and observe a fast throughout the day. It has special significance in Hinduism, it is said that worshiping all forms of Maa Durga in a systematic way leads to the attainment of desired results. Monthly Durgashtami is also known as Maas Durgashtami or Monthly Durgashtami. Let us know about the importance and beliefs of this monthly Durga Ashtami fast:
Significance of Monthly Durga Ashtami Vrat
❀ In such a belief, Jagdamba Mata's blessings are obtained by observing the fast of Devi Durga on this day.
❀ All the troubles of the devotees are removed. Happiness comes in the house, happiness-prosperity, wealth-Lakshmi comes.
Monthly Durga Ashtami dates to be held in 2026:
Devotees also observe fast by worshiping Sharda Durga on the Ashtami date of Shukla Paksha. You can do Ashtami Puja at any time in the middle of the time of worship.
| Related Name | Durga Ashtami Vrat, Monthly Durga Ashtami Vrat |
| Begins Tithi | Shukla Ashtami |
| Reason | Favorite day of Maa Durga. |
| Celebrations | Fast, Bhajan/Kirtan, Prayers in Mata Temple. |
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| Festival | Date |
|---|---|
| Falgun Ashtami Vrat | Tuesday, 24 February 2026 |
| Chaitra Ashtami Vrat | Thursday, 26 March 2026 |
| Vaishakh Ashtami Vrat | Friday, 24 April 2026 |
| Adhika Maas Ashtami Vrat | Saturday, 23 May 2026 |
| Jyeshtha Ashtami Vrat | Monday, 22 June 2026 |
| Ashadh Ashtami Vrat | Tuesday, 21 July 2026 |
| Shravan Ashtami Vrat | Thursday, 20 August 2026 |
| Bhadrapada Ashtami Vrat | Saturday, 19 September 2026 |
| Ashwin Ashtami Vrat | Monday, 19 October 2026 |
| Kartik Ashtami Vrat | Tuesday, 17 November 2026 |
| Margashirsha Ashtami Vrat | Thursday, 17 December 2026 |
