Maha Astami festival today
Summary
Hindus across the country are observing Maha Astami today by worshipping Goddess Maha Gauri and offering rituals at shrines, Dashain Ghars and armouries. Devotees in the Kathmandu Valley are also making animal sacrifices and performing special Kalaratri worship at Hanumandhoka.
Key Points
- Hindus throughout the country are observing the eighth day of Bada Dashain as Maha Astami by worshipping Goddess Maha Gauri.
- People are offering special worship to Mahakali, Mahalaxmi and Maha Saraswati, along with rituals at Dashain Ghars and shrines.
- Devotees in the Kathmandu Valley are thronging goddess temples to offer prayers and sacrifices of goats, ducks and roosters.
- Special Kalaratri worship is being held at midnight at the Dashain Ghar of Hanumandhoka.
