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Maha Astami being observed with fanfare

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

Devotees throng Guheswori Temple in Kathmandu to mark Maha Astami. Photo: RSS

Devotees throng Guheswori Temple in Kathmandu to mark Maha Astami. Photo: RSS

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

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.

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