Devotees are celebrating the Mahanawami festival with great zeal by venerating goddess Durga Bhawani and presenting various offerings. Special religious rites take place at numerous shrines, where people present the germinated jamara to the goddesses. These observances frequently feature animal sacrifices as part of the traditional worship dedicated to the deity. Scriptural accounts found within the Markandeya Purana state that Goddess Chamunda vanquished the demon Raktabij on this specific date. Alongside these rituals, individuals recite both the Durga Saptasati and Devi Strota scriptures within household settings and at various temples across the region. In addition to general observances, the Newar community participates by honouring Bhimsen, a Hindu deity. Followers within this community conduct special worship sessions that include animal sacrifices on the occasion of Mahanawami.
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Mahanawami festival observed across the country
Devotees worship goddess Durga Bhawani and offer animal sacrifices as part of the celebrations.
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In short
- The Mahanawami festival is being observed today with special worship dedicated to goddess Durga Bhawani.
- Texts such as the Durga Saptasati and Devi Strota are recited at homes and temples during the festival.
- Members of the Newar community worship the Hindu deity Bhimsen with animal sacrifices on this day.
From public sources and the WeNepal research team
https://wenepal.com/article/mahanawami-festival-observed-across-the-country-20261020
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