Astami
The second day of the Durga Puja, Astami, is considered
the peak of the three day celebration, because it is on
this day that the goddess'
victory over the buffalo-demon
Mahish is remembered.
The second day of the Durga Puja, Astami, is considered
the peak of the three day celebration, because it is on
this day that the goddess'
victory over the buffalo-demon
Mahish is remembered.
Traditionally, it is also on this day that a goat or
buffalo is sacrificed. By this ritual act, the forces
of evil are vanquished here on Earth, recalling Durga's triumph over
the buffalo-demon on the battlefields for the possession
of heaven itself.
