Mahanawami being observed across the country
Summary
Mahanawami, the ninth day of the Dashain festival, is observed across Nepal with worship of Goddess Durga and traditional offerings including animal sacrifices and kot puja by security forces.
Key Points
- Mahanawami is the ninth day of the ten-day Bada Dashain festival observed by Hindus in Nepal.
- Devotees worship Goddess Durga Bhawani with offerings such as jamara and perform animal sacrifices at temples.
- Scriptures describe Goddess Chamunda's victory over demon Raktabij on this day, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
- Security forces perform kot puja, and the Taleju Temple in Kathmandu opens exclusively to devotees on Mahanawami.
