Mahanawami festival being observed today
Summary
The Mahanawami festival is observed with worship and offerings to goddess Durga Bhawani, including animal sacrifices and recitations of sacred scriptures.
Key Points
- Mahanawami is observed on the ninth day of the waxing moon in the month of Asoj according to the lunar calendar.
- Special worship is performed to goddess Durga Bhawani with offerings of 'jamara' and animal sacrifices at temples.
- The Durga Saptasati and Devi Strota scriptures are recited on this day at homes and temples.
- The Taleju Temple is opened for devotees only on Mahanawami, and security forces perform the 'kot puja'.
- Newar community worships Bhimsen with animal sacrifices during Mahanawami.
