KATHMANDU, April 16 -- Public holiday in Gandaki province on occasion of Chaite Dashain

Chaite Dashain is being celebrated today. Today, Hindus are celebrating Chaite Dashain by gathering at their homes and Shakti Peethas and worshiping Durga Bhawani.

Every year, the day of Chait Shukla Ashtami is celebrated by Hindus as Chaite Dashain. Mahakali is worshiped on the eighth day of Chaitra Navadurga, which starts from the day of Chait Pratipada.

Dashain, celebrated twice a year (in Ashoj and Chait), symbolizes the triumph of divine power over demonic forces and truth over falsehood. While Ashoj Dashain is known as "Badashain," Chaite Dashain is celebrated on Chait Shukla Ashtami.

Devotees have flocked to various Shaktipeeths nationwide s...