Mumbai: In Hindu tradition, Masik Durgashtami—observed every month on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon)—holds immense spiritual significance. This sacred occasion is devoted to honouring various powerful forms of Goddess Durga, the divine embodiment of strength and protection. Devotees mark the day with fasting, prayers, and rituals, believing that sincere worship on Durgashtami helps remove all obstacles, attracts abundance, and strengthens one’s spiritual shield against negativity.
It is said that those who worship the Goddess with devotion on this day receive her divine grace. For unmarried girls, the vrat (fast) brings blessings for marriage, while married women gain good fortune and longevity for their spouses. Durga is also worshipped as a healer, and her blessings are believed to aid in recovery from illness and overall wellbeing. With such deep-rooted faith in its power, Masik Durgashtami is more than a ritual—it’s a monthly spiritual reset.
When is Masik Durgashtami in June 2025?
According to the Drik Panchang, the Ashtami tithi in the month of Jyeshtha begins at 8:34 PM on Monday, 2 June 2025, and ends at 9:56 PM on Tuesday, 3 June 2025. Therefore, the fast and main puja for Masik Durgashtami will be observed on Tuesday, 3 June, while the parana (fast-breaking) will be performed on the morning of Wednesday, 4 June.
Charity Items to Offer on Masik Durgashtami
1. Ghee (Clarified Butter)
Symbolising purity and prosperity, ghee is believed to reduce the malefic effects of the Sun, Moon, Mars, and Jupiter in the horoscope. Donating pure cow ghee to a temple or to a needy family can usher in wealth and positivity.
2. Barley (Jau)
A sacred grain representing creation itself, barley is often offered to deities. Donating it to temples or Brahmins is considered highly auspicious and invites divine blessings.
3. Red Cloth or Chunri
Red is beloved to Goddess Durga, signifying power and auspiciousness. Donating red garments or a red scarf to a married woman, young girl, or directly at the temple pleases the Goddess and draws abundance.
4. Beauty & Adornment Items (Shringar Samagri)
Married women can offer red bangles, sindoor, bindi, mehendi, alta (red dye), and gajra (flower garland) to the Goddess. After the puja, gifting these items to another married woman is believed to enhance marital bliss and attract the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.
5. Sweet Food Offerings (Halwa or Kheer)
Durga is fond of sweet dishes. Preparing semolina (suji) or wheat flour halwa and offering it to young girls or the needy is considered highly meritorious. It pleases the Goddess and brings prosperity into the home.
6. Grains (Ann Daan)
Donating basic grains such as rice or wheat is regarded as one of the highest forms of charity. It ensures that your household is never devoid of food and sustains the karmic cycle of nourishment.
7. Green Items for Young Girls
To overcome financial blockages or business hurdles, gifting eight green handkerchiefs or green clothes to young girls is recommended. This act brings favourable planetary outcomes and uplifts one’s fortune.
Why Charity on Masik Durgashtami Matters
Charity on Masik Durgashtami must be done wholeheartedly and selflessly. Offerings made to impress others do not yield spiritual merit. One should give to those who truly need it, with a calm and humble mind. These donations are not just symbolic—they are believed to invoke the blessings of Goddess Durga, eliminate suffering, and ensure lasting peace, wealth, and success in one’s household.
(Disclaimer: The information provided is based on traditional beliefs and religious texts. News9 Live does not endorse or validate these claims.)
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