Durga Puja is one of the most celebrated festivals in India, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. Among all its days, Maha Ashtami holds the highest significance. This year, Ashtami will be observed on 30th September 2025, and devotees across India will perform special pujas, havans, and remedies to seek Maa Durga’s blessings.

As per Vedic astrology and Hindu tradition, certain rituals done on Ashtami open doors to prosperity, success, and inner peace. Let’s explore the 5 most important things you should do on Durga Puja Ashtami.

1. Perform Kanya Pujan (Kumari Puja)

Kanya Pujan is one of the most sacred rituals of Ashtami. It involves worshipping nine young girls, symbolizing the nine forms of Maa Durga.

  • Wash their feet, offer them flowers, kumkum, and new clothes.
  • Feed them traditional food like puri, chana, and halwa.
  • Offer them gifts or dakshina according to your capacity.

🌟 Astrological Remedy: Doing Kanya Pujan removes obstacles in wealth accumulation and enhances Venus and Moon’s positive influence in your horoscope.

Sanskrit reference:

“कुमारीं पूजयेत् सम्यक् सर्वदेवमयी हि सा”
 Meaning: Worshipping a Kumari is equivalent to worshipping all the deities.

2. Offer 108 Lotus or Red Hibiscus Flowers to Maa Durga

On Ashtami, offering flowers has deep spiritual significance. Red hibiscus and lotus are especially dear to Goddess Durga.

  • Chant “ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे” while offering each flower.
  • If 108 flowers are not possible, offer at least 9 red flowers with devotion.

🌟 Astrological Remedy: This ritual strengthens Mars (Mangal) in your chart, bringing courage, stability, and financial prosperity.

3. Conduct a Chandi Path or Durga Saptashati Recitation

Reading Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam) or arranging a Chandi Havan is highly auspicious.

  • The recital removes negative energies, evil eye, and planetary afflictions.
  • You can invite a priest or recite the Argala, Keelak, and Kavach stotras yourself.

🌟 Practical Tip: If time is limited, chant at least the Devi Kavach and Argala Stotram in the morning between 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM IST.

4. Donate to the Needy and Feed Cows

Charity is a hidden yet powerful part of Durga Ashtami rituals. Donating in the name of Maa not only earns punya but also balances karmic debts.

  • Donate food, clothes, or grains to poor families.
  • Offer green fodder, jaggery, or bananas to cows.

🌟 Astrological Remedy: Donation on Ashtami strengthens Jupiter and brings long-term prosperity, especially in career and family growth.

5. Light an Akhand Jyot (Sacred Lamp)

Lighting an oil lamp in front of Maa Durga creates a protective spiritual aura around your home.

  • Use pure ghee or sesame oil.
  • Keep the lamp burning throughout Ashtami night.
  • Chant “या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता” during the process.

🌟 Astrological Remedy: Continuous light removes Rahu–Ketu doshas, shields from sudden losses, and enhances peace of mind.

🪔 Additional Remedies for Prosperity on Ashtami

  • Wear red, yellow, or orange clothes to enhance energy vibrations.
  • Offer cloves and cardamom to Maa Durga and later keep them in your money box for financial growth.
  • Keep a small Sri Yantra or Durga Yantra energized during Ashtami puja for long-lasting abundance.

Conclusion

Durga Puja Ashtami is not just about rituals but about connecting with the divine feminine energy. By performing Kanya Pujan, offering flowers, reciting Durga Saptashati, donating, and lighting an Akhand Jyot, you invite blessings, prosperity, and protection into your life.

Let this Ashtami be a turning point, where your faith and devotion align with the cosmic energy of Maa Durga, ensuring peace, success, and prosperity in every aspect of life.

Q: What is the most important ritual to perform on Durga Puja Ashtami for prosperity?

A: The most important ritual is Kanya Pujan (Kumari Puja), where nine young girls are worshipped as the embodiment of Maa Durga. Feeding and honoring them is believed to remove financial obstacles, bring prosperity, and bless the devotee’s household with happiness and divine protection.