Ashtami, or the eighth day, of the festival is very auspicious for many across India. In northern India, devotees revere goddess Mahagauri. She is the symbol of purity, chastity and tranquility. Many in southern India worship the matrika Narasimhi (nara meaning human, and simhi meaning lioness). Given her name, Narasimhi is a fierce protector. 🪷🪔🛕🔱This… Read More Narasimhi and Mahagauri: On the Eighth Day