Durva Ashtami 2025 Date: Puja Timings, Rituals and Significance of Worshipping Lord Ganesha with Durva Grass

Durva Ashtami is a sacred Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha and this year it will be observed on Sunday, Aug 31. This day holds deep spiritual importance as devotees worship Lord Ganesha with Durva grass (Doob), which is considered his favorite offering. Performing Durva Ashtami Puja is believed to remove obstacles, bring prosperity, and bless devotees with health, peace, and success in life.

Durva Ashtami 2025 Date and Puja Timings

According to the Hindu Panchang, Durva Ashtami falls on the Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada.

Devotees should perform the puja during the Purva Viddha period as it is considered highly auspicious for offering Durva grass to Lord Ganesha.

Rituals of Durva Ashtami Puja

• Devotees wake up early, take a holy bath, and take a vow (sankalp) to observe the Durva Ashtami vrat with sincerity.


• An idol or picture of Lord Ganesha is decorated with flowers, sandalwood paste, and sacred offerings.


• Devotees offer 21 blades of Durva grass to Lord Ganesha, symbolizing purity and devotion.


• Reciting Ganesh mantras such as “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah” brings divine blessings.


• After the puja, modak, fruits, or sweets are offered as prasad and shared with family members.

Durva Ashtami Significance

• Offering Durva grass pleases Lord Ganesha, who is also known as Vighnaharta (remover of obstacles).


• It is believed to protect devotees from diseases, negative energies, and financial troubles.


• The vrat helps cleanse the mind and body, encouraging devotion and positivity.


• Observing this vrat ensures harmony, peace, and happiness within the family.

Durva Grass and Its Importance in Ganesh Puja

Durva (also called Doob grass) holds special significance in Hindu rituals, especially in Ganesh worship. Ancient scriptures mention that Lord Ganesha is immensely pleased when offered Durva grass, and it enhances the spiritual power of the puja. Offering 21 blades of Durva is symbolic of 21 attributes of Lord Ganesha, making it a vital part of the ritual.

By offering Durva grass during the correct puja muhurat, devotees can overcome obstacles, attain good health, financial stability, and inner peace. Observing this vrat with faith and devotion ensures divine grace and prosperity in life.