Maha Ashtami
October 19 - MONDAY
Observance: Restricted Holiday Holiday (India)
"Durga Puja's climactic day when the goddess defeats Mahishasura during the auspicious Sandhi Puja moment."
The most significant day of Durga Puja featuring grand rituals and the sacred Sandhi Puja.
Traditions:
- Performing Sandhi Puja during the junction of Ashtami and Navami
- Offering 108 lotus flowers and lighting 108 oil lamps to the goddess
- Making grand bhog (food offerings) including khichuri, labra, and sweets
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Fun Fact:
Sandhi Puja occurs at the precise 48-minute junction when Ashtami ends and Navami begins, considered most auspicious.