(July 07, 2022)
Mahishaghni fast is observed on Ashadh Shukla Ashtami. This year, this fast should be observed on July 07. The fasting should be observed on this day. The devotee should take a bath with turmeric water. Mahishagni Devi should also be bathed in water containing turmeric and fragrant liquid. After that they should be duly worshiped and prayed. Foods containing naivedya, ghee, sugar and barley should be offered. After that Brahmins and girls should be fed food and given dakshina. Only after that one should take food himself.