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The eighth day of the waxing phase of the moon of the Aswayuja month or Ashweyuja sukla Ashtami is observed as Durga Ashtami. Durga Ashtami is the eighth day of the Sarad Navaratri festival. Durga Ashtami is one of the important days in the Navaratri festival. Durga Ashtami of Sharad Navratri of this year will be observed on Sunday , 7 th October 2046
The meaning of the Sanskrit word Durga is Undefeatable. Goddess Durga is offered prayers on Durga Ashtami. Kali and 64 other Yoginis are said to have emerged from the forehead of Goddess Durga. Kali along with the yoginis fought with the demons Chanda, Munda and Raktha Beeja and killed them in the battle.
Durga Ashtami is also known as Veera Ashtami or Maha Ashtami. Worshipping of weapons is a custom in some parts of the country. Worshipping of Goddess Kali is observed in some regions.