Durga Ashtami, dedicated to Goddess Durga, will be observed on August 1, 2025. Devotees will offer prayers and gratitude to Maa Durga, the divine feminine energy and warrior Goddess. The day holds religious significance, with rituals including holy baths, mantra chanting, and temple visits to seek blessings and offer shringar to the deity. Post navigation 961 days of wait: Abhimanyu Easwaran warms the bench as others race ahead of him ‘Ananta Buddha’: A global sculpture project aims to redefine spiritual spaces through contemporary art