Navratri 2023: ‘May Goddess Durga bless everyone’, PM Modi extends Maha Ashtami wishes
Maha Ashtami marks the day when Goddess Durga defeated the buffalo demon Mahishasura who had been terrorizing the gods and humans, and the gods were not able to attain victory over him. Hence, they turned to Goddess Durga for help and she fought Mahishasura for nine days and night.
Finally, on the tenth day, Goddess Durga defeated the demon and people celebrated the day of victory of good over evil. Many devotees also observe fast on Durga Ashtami, offer their prayers, and seek blessings.
Hindus across the country decorate their homes with flowers and lights. Hindus also conduct kanya puja on Durga Ashtami.
Kanjakiya or kanya puja is performed on young girls who have not yet reached puberty. Those kanjas are considered to be the purest form of the goddess.
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