Sharada Navarathri Mahotsavam 2026 Day 8 - Durga Ashtami

Sunday, October 18, 2026 — Durga Ashtami

9:00 AM: Sri Bhagya Suktha Homam
10:00 AM: Sri Durga Abhishekam
11:00 AM: Lalitha Sahasranama Archana
12:00 PM: Aarathi
4:00 PM: Kanya & Kumari Puja
5:00 PM: Chandi Homam
7:30 PM: Sri Saraswathi Special Archana
7:45 PM: Aarathi and Prasadam

Sri Bhagya Suktha Homam invokes divine blessings for bhagyam—auspiciousness, well-being, favorable opportunities, and a life guided by grace. Bhagyam is not merely good fortune; it includes the ability to recognize divine blessings, make wise decisions, meet the right people, and follow the path of dharma.

Durga Ashtami is one of the most powerful days of Navarathri. Young girls ages 2–9 will be honored as embodiments of the Divine Mother during Kanya & Kumari Puja at 4:00 PM. The evening's Chandi Homam at 5:00 PM invokes Goddess Chandi for courage, protection, purification, and the removal of obstacles and negative influences.