Durva Ashtami 2023: Date, Time, Rituals and Significance of Durva Grass

Durva Ashtami is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Durva grass. It is celebrated on the eighth day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. This year, it will be observed on September 23, 2023. Devotees observe fast and offer prayers to Durva grass on this day, believing that it brings peace and prosperity. The festival is mainly celebrated in West Bengal and the eastern region of India. Rituals include offering flowers, fruits, rice, incense sticks, and curd to the sacred grass.