Sixth Day of Bada Dashain: Katyayani Devi being worshipped

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 20The sixth day of Bada Dashain is being celebrated by Hindus
across the country today by worshiping Goddess Katyayani Devi.
Maha Ashtami, eighth-day of Bada Dashain, being observed
today
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Goddess Katyayani is described in Hindu scriptures as a
symbol of beauty
It is mentioned in the scriptures that Goddess Katyayani came to this world to prevent obstacles from demonic demons while doing good deeds
including charity.There is a religious belief that worshiping Goddess on the occasion of Navratri brings strength, prosperity and
knowledge. The devotees have thronged the Hindu shrines across the country
In the Kathmandu Valley, the devotees throng at Guheshwori, Jaya Bageshwori, Maitidevi, Kalikasthan, Naxal Bhagawati, Bhadrakali, Kalankimai
and several other temples from early morning.Likewise, Palanchwok Bhagawati, Nala Bhagawati, Kamalamai, Ichchhakamana, Manakamana, Gadhimai,
Pathibhara, Dantakali, Baglung Kalika, Bindhabasini, Tal Barahi and other shrines have also received a large number of devotees on the sixth
day of the Bada Dashain today.
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