On the occasion of Maha Ashtami, one of the most significant days of Durga Puja, devotees in Kolkata observed the ritual of Kumari Puja on Tuesday. (PICS/ PTI)
Updated On: 2025-09-30 10:28 PM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
The ceremony, rich in spiritual and cultural significance, is a symbolic tribute to the goddess in her purest form
Durga Ashtami, also known as Maha Ashtami, is one of the most important and sacred days during Navratri and Durga Puja
On this auspicious occasion, devotees worship Goddess Durga in her most fierce and powerful form
According to Drik Panchang, the Ashtami Tithi began at 4.31 pm on Monday and ends at 6.06 pm on Tuesday
One of the most significant rituals associated with Maha Ashtami is Kanya Pujan, where young girls are worshipped as living embodiments of Goddess Durga’s divine energy. This symbolic act of reverence highlights the purity and power of the feminine
