Kathmandu, October 11: The festival of Maha Ashtami, which is celebrated on the eighth day of Shukla Ashtami, and Maha Navami, which is celebrated on the ninth day, falls on the same day today. Maha Ashtami and Mahanavami festivals are celebrated with special worship. On the eighth day of the festival, Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati are worshipped. Due to the reduction of the Tithi time, the priests have suggested performing pooja pooja for the two days today.
It is mentioned in the texts of various Vedic Sanatan traditions that the day of Maha Ashtami is of special significance as it is the day that makes Durga Bhawani powerful. On this day, special worship of Durga Bhawani is per