KATHMANDU, Sept 30: Hindus throughout the country are observing the eighth day of the ten-day Bada Dashain festival as Maha Astami today by worshipping Goddess Durga Bhawani.
On this day, people offer special worship to the goddesses Mahakali, Mahalaxmi, and Mahasaraswati. This day of the Dashain festival is considered special as it marks the day when Goddess Durga attained her power.
On the occasion, people perform religious rituals at the Dashain Ghars and armouries, offering worship at various shrines through sacrifices of different animals. People also read the Durga Saptashati scriptures.
Maha Astami and Maha Nawami festival being observed today
Devotees throng various goddess shrines in the Kathmandu Valley from early morning to offer worship and sacrifice goats and ducks. Similarly, people visit goddess temples throughout the country today to offer worship, sacrificing goats, ducks, and roosters.
Special Durga Puja worship and prayer ceremonies are held at the Dashain Ghars. People also worship weapons, vehicles, and machines.
Those who do not sacrifice animals offer vegetables and fruits instead.
Additionally, a special Kalaratri worship is held at midnight at the Dashain Ghar of Hanumandhoka in the capital city.
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