Today, which is October 18, 2026, is the Ashtami Tithi of this Navratri festival. This Tithi is also called Mahashtami. Mahashtami is dedicated to the Mahagauri form of Goddess Durga. Goddess Mahagauri always resides with Lord Shiva as his wife. Her power is incomparable and always fruitful. By worshiping Mahagauri, all the sins of the devotees are destroyed and eternal virtue is obtained. In most places, Kanya Puja is performed on the Ashtami Tithi of Navratri, while some people perform Kanya Puja on the Navami Tithi. Let's know the mythological story of Goddess Mahagauri.
\n\nAccording to mythology, Goddess Sati, in the form of Parvati, had performed severe penance to get Lord Shiva as her husband. Once Lord Shiva, seeing Goddess Parvati, said something, which hurt Parvati and Parvati became engrossed in penance. When Parvati did not return despite performing severe penance for years, Lord Shiva himself went in search of Goddess and reached Goddess. After reaching there, Lord Shiva was surprised to see Mother Parvati. Goddess Parvati was very beautiful, her complexion was like moonlight. Pleased with the form, clothes and ornaments of Goddess, Lord Shiva blessed Goddess Uma with the color of Gaur.
\n\nAccording to another story, once a…
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