Durva Ashtami

 

• Durva Ashtami is observed on Shukla paksha Ashtami tithi in Bhadrapada month.
• It is dedicated to worship durva grass.
• As per legends few strands of hair that fell from Lord Vishnu’s arm became durva grass.
• After the Samudra Manthan when the Asuras and Devas were carrying the ‘Amrit’, it is believed that a few drops of Amrit fell on Durva Grass and since then it has become auspicious and immortal.
• The significance of Durva Grass was also explained to King Yudhisthira by Lord Krishna himself.
• Performing Durva Ashtami puja will be blessed to keep his legacy for generations.
• It is most popular in west Bengal and eastern regions of India, in Bengal it is called Durvashtami Brata.

Things to do :

• Get up before sunrise, take an early bath, and start the puja rituals
• Special puja and rituals are observed for durva grass, Women also keep fast on this day.
• They also worship Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesha on this day.

2024 Date: September 11.