Mahanawami is observed across Nepal with worship of Durga and traditional offerings2026-10-20Mahanawami, the ninth day of Bada Dashain, is being observed with special worship of Goddess Durga at homes and temples.Devotees offer jamara and recite sacred texts; offerings include animal sacrifices at some temples, while others present fruits and vegetables.Security forces perform kot puja, or worship of armouries, and Kathmandu’s Taleju Temple opens to the public for the occasion.Members of the Newar community also worship the deity Bhimsen, sometimes with animal sacrifices.Mahanawami observed with prayers, sacrifices and weapon worship (The Himalayan Times)Mahanawami festival being celebrated today (Nepal News)Mahanawami festival being observed today (Republica)आश्विन शुक्ल नवमी : महानवमी पर्व मनाइँदै (Ratopati)आज महानवमी : नवरात्रिको अन्तिम दिन विशेष पूजाअर्चना (Annapurna Post)