Today – October 22, 2012 – is Durga
Ashtami – the third day of Durga Puja celebrations
and the eighth day of the Navratri festival. A fast is undertaken on the day
many devotees. Other important rituals on the day include Astra Puja, Sandhya
Puja and also Kumari
Puja. The day is also known as Virashtami and Maha Ashtami.
Legend has it that Goddess Kali appeared from the forehead
of Goddess Durga to kill Chanda and Munda and Rakthabhija on the Ashtami day.
On the day 64 Yoginis and Ashtanayikas – the eight consorts – of Durga are also
worshipped.
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