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Monday, 19 October 2026

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Śāradīya Navarātri · Day 8 of 10

Aṣṭamī

Mā Mahāgaurī

महागौरी

The Radiant Symbol of Purity and Grace

Classical oil painting of serene Goddess Mahagauri in pure white robes on a white bull holding trishula and damaru by the crystal waters of Ganga — Mā Mahāgaurī – The compassionate mother who cleanses all past impurities.

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Today's ColorSoft Pink (Compassion & Love)

Today's Prasad (Bhōg)Fresh Coconut & Coconut Prasad

Inner Energy (Chakra)Sahasrāra (Purity & Deep Serenity)

Today's PracticeKanya Pūjā on Aṣṭamī and prayers for deep purity

Day 8 Navadurgā Mantra

ॐ देवी महागौर्यै नमः॥

Om Devī Mahāgauryai Namaḥ ||

Daily Fasting Guide · One Meal a Day (Ekabhukta)Simple meal after sunset · Water & fruits during daytime

During the DayWater, fresh fruits (apples, bananas, papaya), coconut water, milk, or soaked almonds.

Evening Meal (After Sunset)Simple satvik food cooked in pure cow ghee with rock salt (sendhā namak): samak rice khichdi, kuttu or singhara rotis, or boiled potatoes.

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Today's Sky

Celestial Coordinates & Muhūrtas

Sūrya · SunDay Arc

Sunrise6:10 AM100° E

Sunset5:58 PM260° W

Candra · Moon

Moonrise1:12 PM112° ESE

Moonset12:03 AM246° WSW

Rāhu Kāla

7:38 AM – 9:07 AM

Yamagaṇḍa

10:35 AM – 12:04 PM

Abhijit Muhūrta

11:40 AM – 12:28 PM

Bearings indicate horizon degrees. Rāhu and Yamagaṇḍa are avoided for new auspicious beginnings; Abhijit is the midday victory window.

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The 10 Sacred Days of Navarātri

The complete spiritual system: 9 forms of Navadurgā and Vijayadaśamī, classical Raja Ravi Varma heritage oil paintings, daily sacred colors, naivedya offerings, and Sanskrit mantras.

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