KATHMANDU, Oct 6: Maha Astami, the eighth day of Dashain festival, is being observed today across the country.
Maha Astami and Maha Nawami festival being observed today

Devotees throng Bageshwori Temple in Nepalgunj to observe Maha Astami (Photo : RSS)
Hindus worship Goddess Durga Bhawani today. Goddess Durga is considered the symbol of power in Hinduism. Devotees throng Hindu shrines across the country to offer worship to Goddess Durga.