Maha Ashtami being observed today
Summary
Maha Ashtami, the eighth day of Bada Dashain, is being observed across Nepal today with prayers to Goddess Durga and rituals at temples and homes. Devotees are offering sacrifices, reciting the Durga Saptashati, and worshipping weapons, vehicles and machinery at Dashain Ghars and military installations.
Key Points
- Maha Ashtami is being observed across Nepal today as part of Bada Dashain.
- Devotees are visiting temples and homes to pray to Goddess Durga and perform traditional animal sacrifices.
- Special worship is being held at Dashain Ghars and military installations, including ritual worship of weapons, vehicles and machinery.
- A midnight Kalaratri worship ceremony will be held at the Dashain Ghar in Hanuman Dhoka, Kathmandu.
