Navratri 2025 Day 8: Maa Mahagauri Puja, Significance, Timings, Colour of the Day and Mantra
Navratri 2025 Day 8: Devotees worship Maa Mahagauri, the eighth form of Goddess Durga. Know her story, puja timings, auspicious colour, and mantra for the day.
Navratri Day 8 is dedicated to Maa Mahagauri, symbol of purity and serenity, worshipped in peacock green attire.
On the eighth day of Shardiya Navratri, Maa Mahagauri, the eighth form of Goddess Durga, is called upon with glorifications. She is considered the symbol of purity, supreme beauty, and compassion. Devotees admire her majestic presence and divine blessings.
Who is Worshipped on Navratri Day 8?
On the eighth day of Navratri, the devotees worship Maa Mahagauri, the name of which means “extremely white,” denoting peacefulness, inner purity, and calmness. She is said to have a beautiful fair complexion like that of the moon or of a conch shell and is generally shown riding a bull (Nandi) with white clothes.
The Tale of Maa Mahagauri
Maa Mahagauri, according to Hindu mythology, is another version of Parvati, the mother of all powers. Parvati undertook severe austerities in the Himalayas for thousands of years, submitting herself to the most agonizing conditions, living without food, and even for Lord Shiva's adoration. Her hard austerities darkened her complexion.
Observing the strength in her, Lord Shiva blessed her, restoring her golden-white radiance. Upon her bath in the holy river Ganga, she became Mahagauri-the divine being of absolute purity, compassion, and spiritual awakening.
Navratri 2025 Colour for Day 8
For Day 8 of Navratri, occurring on 29th September 2025, the auspicious colour is Peacock Green.
This harmony of blues and greens speaks of renewal, inner transformation, and harmonious emotions. Devotees wear this colour so as to align with the energy of spiritual work coming forth on the day.
Maa Mahagauri Mantra
Recite the following mantra on this day:
“Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah”
These blessings of peace and prosperity are conferred to whoever chants these verses.
Navratri 2025 Day 8 Puja Timings (DrikPanchang)
Brahma Muhurat: 4:39 AM – 5:27 AM
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:56 AM – 12:46 PM
During these hours, devout offerings of prayers, rituals, and materials to please Mother Mahagauri and seek her blessings are made.
