Hindus across Nepal are observing Maha Nawami today with worship of Goddess Durga, offering jamara at temples and shrines. The Taleju Temple in Kathmandu has also opened to the public for its annual visit.
Nepal Verified News
Wed Oct 01 2025
Hindus across Nepal are observing Maha Nawami, the ninth day of the Bada Dashain festival, with special worship dedicated to Goddess Durga.
Falling on the ninth day of the waxing moon in Asoj, Maha Nawami is celebrated this year in October. Devotees offer jamara, barley shoots germinated on the festival’s first day, at temples and shrines, along with prayers and other offerings.
The day holds deep religious significance, as scriptures describe Goddess Chamunda’s victory over the demon Raktabij on this occasion. Rituals include the recitation of sacred texts such as the Durga Saptasati and Devi Stotra in homes and temples.
It is also customary to worship vehicles, tools, and machinery, with prayers for safety, progress, and prosperity.
In Kathmandu, the Taleju Temple at Hanumandhoka has opened its gates to devotees today, an annual opportunity for the public to pay homage at the historic shrine.
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