🌸 Durga Ashtami

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 Durga Ashtami, also known as Maha Ashtami, is one of the most significant days during the Navaratri festival, dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, the supreme divine mother and the embodiment of power, protection, and strength. The day falls on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Navaratri, which usually occurs in the months of September or October, depending on the lunar calendar.