Goddess shrines across country draw devotees
Summary
Devotees thronged Goddess shrines and temples across Kathmandu Valley and other parts of Nepal to observe Maha Ashtami during the Bada Dashain festival. Major Shakti shrines, including Guheshwari, Dakshinkali, Manakamana and Pathibhara, saw a heavy influx of worshippers offering prayers and rituals.
Key Points
- Devotees crowded Goddess shrines and temples across the country to observe Maha Ashtami, the ninth day of Bada Dashain.
- Kathmandu Valley shrines including Guheshwari, Maitidevi, Kalikasthan and Bhadrakali saw large numbers of worshippers since early morning.
- Major pilgrimage sites such as Dakshinkali, Manakamana, Pathibhara and Gadhimai also reported heavy visitor traffic.
- Special prayers were offered to Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati as manifestations of divine feminine power.
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