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On the eighth day of the Navratri or Nav Durga festival, Maha Ashtami is being celebrated in various parts of the country with religious fervour today. Traditionally, the festival is observed for nine days in Hindu households. It is mainly celebrated in the States of West Bengal, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Bihar, Sikkim, Odisha and some other parts as well. On this day, Goddess Durga is worshipped by devotees in the form of Maha Gauri.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Maha Ashtami of Navratri. In a tweet, Mr. Modi said, May Maa Mahagauri bring prosperity and success in everyone's life. He also shared the recital of the stuti of Maa Mahagauri on his twitter handle.