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Durga Ashtami 2026: Which form of Maa Durga is worshipped on day 8 of Chaitra Navratri? Check puja time, vidhi, mantras, wishes and more

Durga Ashtami 2026: Today is the eighth day of Chaitra Navratri and on this day, people worship Goddess Mahagauri. Kanya Puja is also performed on this specific day when devotees invite nine small girls to their homes and worship them. People chant mantras of Goddess Durga and also share powerful wishes with their loved ones.