Durga ashtami:

Durga Ashtami, also referred to as Maha Ashtami, is the eighth day of the Navaratri festival and is celebrated with great fervor among Hindus, especially in Eastern India. This day marks a crucial point in the five-day Durga Puja celebrations, which are dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga. Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami 2024: This year, in 2024, the nine-day festival of Navratri began on October 3, with the five-day festival of Durga Puja celebrations starting on October 9. Discover the date, timing, rituals, and significance of Durga Ashtami 2024 as we celebrate the divine power of Goddess Durga .