Navratri 2024 Day 8: Maa Mahagauri, Ashtami Tithi, Puja Vidhi, Colour, Mantras and Significance
Maha Ashtami, celebrated on October 11, 2024, marks the eighth day of Navratri, devoted to worshipping Goddess Maha Gauri. Devotees perform rituals like kanya pujan and chant Durga mantras, commemorating Maa Durga’s victory over Mahishasur. Many observe fasting and prepare traditional foods for small girls, symbolizing the Goddess, seeking blessings and distributing gifts.