Topic: Nature of the Soul

During the Masik Durgashtami Puja, devotees should offer red flowers (like hibiscus), Akshat (unbroken rice), Kumkum, a Ghee lamp, pure water, and a sweet Bhog (Naivedya) made of sugar or jaggery. Reciting the Durga Chalisa is highly recommended.

The highly auspicious Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga begins at 07:01 AM. It is recommended to perform your main Puja between 07:01 AM and 10:00 AM to reap the maximum benefits of this Yoga.

According to the Panchang for May 20, 2026, the Tithi is Chaturthi (up to 11:10 AM). The Nakshatra is Ardra in the early morning, moving into Punarvasu for the rest of the day. It falls under the Shukla Paksha of the Jyeshtha Adhik Maas.

Scorpio (Vrishchik) may feel a surge of Martian energy, leading to anger or harsh speech. This can disturb marital harmony. The remedy is to stay calm and recite the Hanuman Chalisa.