KATHMANDU, Sept 28: Hindus throughout the country thronged the various goddess shrines from early morning today to observe the Maha Astami, the eighth day of the ten-day long Bada Dasain festival. Goddess Durga Bhawani is worshipped on this day.

Maha Astami being observed today

September 28, 2017 06:00 am

KATHMANDU, Sept 28: Hindus throughout the country are observing the eighth day of the ten-day long Bada Dasain festival as the Maha Astami festival on Thursday by worshipping Goddess Durga Bhawani.

BAITADI, Oct 10: Over 800 goats and buffaloes were sacrificed in Ningalashaini Bhagawati Temple at Dehimandau and Melauli Bhagawati Temple at Melauli in Baitadi district on the occasion of Maha-Astami, the eight day of the 10-day long Bada Dashain festival.

Maha Astami Festival today

October 9, 2016 06:00 am

KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Hindus throughout the country are observing the eighth day of the ten-day long Bada Dasain festival as the Maha Astami festival today by worshipping Goddess Durga Bhawani.