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Navratri Day 8: Goddess Mahagauri symbolises serenity, purity and victory
Vidushi Gaur
Navratri, the nine-night celebration of the Goddess, is a festival that blends devotion, culture, and community across India. Each day honours a distinct form of Goddess Durga, representing different qualities of Shakti. The eighth day of Navratri, known as Ashtami, is dedicated to Goddess Mahagauri, the eighth incarnation of Durga, who symbolises purity, serenity, and the victory of good over evil. In West Bengal, Ashtami coi...