Ashtami

Ashtami refers to the eighth day of a lunar fortnight in the Hindu calendar. It is significant in various religious observances, particularly during festivals like Navaratri, where it celebrates the goddess Durga. On Ashtami, devotees often perform rituals, offer prayers, and engage in fasting to honor the divine feminine energy. In some traditions, the day is marked by the ritual of Kanya Puja, where young girls are worshipped as manifestations of the goddess. Ashtami embodies cultural and spiritual significance, emphasizing devotion, purity, and reverence for femininity within Hindu traditions.