Mahanawami festival being celebrated today
Summary
Mahanawami is being celebrated today across Nepal with devotion, offerings, animal sacrifices at temples, and recitation of sacred texts. Devotees are also visiting the Taleju Temple in Hanumandhoka, while military personnel perform kot puja to consecrate armories.
Key Points
- Mahanawami is being observed today with worship of Durga Bhawani and the offering of religious items and sacrifices.
- The festival falls on the ninth day of the lunar fortnight and is part of the ten-day Bada Dashain celebration.
- Devotees are visiting the Taleju Temple at Hanumandhoka, which opens specially for the occasion.
- Military personnel perform kot puja, and Newar समुदाय members also offer homage to Bhimsen.
