Durga Puja Ashtami is a highly anticipated Hindu festival celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy. It falls on the eighth day of the Durga Puja festival, also known as Maha Ashtami. During this day, devotees worship Goddess Durga and seek her blessings for health, happiness, and prosperity.

On Durga Puja Ashtami, elaborate rituals and ceremonies are performed to honor the goddess. This includes offering prayers, conducting various puja ceremonies, and performing traditional dances and songs in worship of Durga. The day is marked by fasting, feasting, and exchanging gifts with loved ones to spread joy and happiness.

To make the celebrations more auspicious and grand, people decorate their homes and pandals with colorful lights, flowers, and traditional motifs. They also prepare delicious meals and sweets as offerings to the goddess. The day culminates with vibrant processions and cultural performances to celebrate the victory of good over evil.