Durga Ashtami, celebrated on April 5, 2025, during Chaitra Navratri, is a day for worshipping Goddess Durga, particularly the form Mahagauri. Observances include Kanya Pujan, honoring young girls as representatives of the goddess, and Sandhi Puja, held at the precise juncture of Ashtami and Navami Tithis, focusing on invoking divine blessings and spiritual transformation.
