Maha Ashtami is being celebrated with religious fervour in several parts of the country.
The day is usually marked with rituals like Kumari Puja and the Sandhi Puja.In West Bengal, Durga Puja festival has reached its peak on Mahaastami Day.
In Tripura, Kumari puja is being held at different temples like Ramakrishna Mission, Krishna Mandir in Agartala and other places. This year, as per the Court's order, there has been no sacrifice of animals or birds.
