Today, on the second day of Dashain, Brahmacharini Devi is being worshiped

KATHMANDU: OCT. 8 – The second day of Navratri (Dashain), is being celebrated today with the worship of Brahmacharini, the second form of Navadurga Bhawani. Brahma means penance and Charini means conduct. Brahmacharini is considered a goddess who practices penance.

The Brahmacharini Devi has a chanting garland in her right hand and a Kamandalu in her left hand. It is believed in Hindu scriptures that the ascetic attains perfection and victory everywhere by the grace of Mother Brahmacharini Devi.