Maha Ashtami: Devotee throng Goddess shrines across country

Summary

Devotees have thronged Goddess shrines and temples across Nepal on Maha Ashtami, the eighth day of Bada Dashain. Major temples in Kathmandu Valley and other parts of the country are crowded as people offer special worship to Maha Kali, Maha Laxmi and Maha Saraswoti.

Key Points
  • Devotees gathered in large numbers at Goddess shrines and temples across the country on Maha Ashtami.
  • Major temples in Kathmandu Valley, including Guheshwori, Bhadrakali, Naxal Bhagawati and Dakshinkali, saw heavy crowds.
  • Temples such as Manakamana, Pathibhara, Bindabasini and Gadhimai were also crowded from the morning.
  • People offered special worship to Maha Kali, Maha Laxmi and Maha Saraswoti on the eighth day of Bada Dashain.
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