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Durga Puja 2023: Significance of Maha Ashtami

Maha Ashtami is believed to be the third day of Maa Durga’s annual five-day visit to Earth with her family descending from the peaks of Mount Kailash. It is believed that Maa Durga’s divine energy peaks to its highest form on Maha Ashtami as She brought an end to the demon Mahisasura. One of the rituals of Maha Ashtami is Sandhi Puja where devotees participate actively in the ceremonial lighting of 108 lamps in the evening to worship Maa Durga.