Budh Ashtami Vrat 2022 Date for February, Tithi, Rituals; All dates for 2022
Budh Ashtami Vrat is observed when Ashtami tithi falls on a Wednesday. Devotees worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati with full devotion on this day and keep fast.
Budh Ashtami Vrat is popularly observed in Gujarat, Maharashtra and northern states of India.
Budh Ashtami Vrat February 2022 Date: February 23, Wednesday.
Ashtami Tithi Timing: February 23, 4:56 pm – February 24, 3:04 pm.
Budh Ashtami Vrat dates in 2022:
| February 23rd Wednesday |
Ashtami Tithi Begins : Feb 23, 4:56 PM Ashtami Tithi Ends : Feb 24, 3:04 PM |
| July 20th Wednesday |
Ashtami Tithi Begins : Jul 20, 7:36 AM Ashtami Tithi Ends : Jul 21, 8:12 AM |
| November 16th Wednesday |
Ashtami Tithi Begins : Nov 16, 5:50 AM Ashtami Tithi Ends : Nov 17, 7:57 AM |
| November 30th Wednesday |
Ashtami Tithi Begins : Nov 30, 8:58 AM Ashtami Tithi Ends : Dec 01, 7:21 AM |
Rituals: On this day, devotees worship Budha Graha and seek blessings. They fast on this day.
Special ‘Naivedya’ is prepared and offered to the deity. The vrat observer can only eat this Prasad after finishing the puja rituals.
The devotees worship the picture of the deity inscribed on the gold or silver coin. A ‘kalash’ filled with water is kept at the place of worship and an unpeeled green coconut is placed atop.
After puja, the ‘Naivedya’ is eaten and distributed among other devotees.
It is advised to observe Budh Ashtami Vrat 8 times continuously every year. In the final year, the gold or silver coin with the picture of Lord Budha is given to a Brahmin.
In some places, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are also worshipped on the day of Budh Ashtami.
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