Maha-Ashtami was celebrated at Ramakrishna Kutir, Almora. A Homa was conducted today as part of the Ashtami Puja. The usual Chandi paath, Bhog-Arati & Pushpanjali were also conducted. After the Sandhya Arati, devotees & monks sang bhajans including the chorus recital of Mahishasurmardini Stotram. Sandhi Puja was conducted at 7.36 PM, with the lighting & offering of 108 diyas, followed by the Ratri bhog. ​More than 60 devotees, students & workers were fed both in the noon and night.
