Navratri's second day today: worship of goddess Brahmacharini

Today is the second day of Bada Dashain. On the second day of Shardiya Navratri, Ashwin Shukla Dwitiya tithi, special worship of goddess Brahmacharini, the second of the nine Durgas, is being performed today at Dashain houses or puja rooms.

Goddess Brahmacharini is considered the second form of Navadurga Bhawani. During Navratri, there is a tradition of worshipping one of the nine Durgas each day.

Sunday was the first day of Navratri. From today until Vijaya Dashami, daily worship is performed at Dashain houses.

Dashain is a great festival of Nepalis. Today is Monday, Asoj 26, 2083 BS.