Maha Navmi being celebrated across the country

The festivities of Durga Puja and Navratri reached their crescendo on the eighth day of Maha Ashtami.

Goddess Mahagauri was worshipped on Saturday during Mahaashtami.

In view of the large number of the devotees, high security arrangements have been made.

Goddess was worshiped with tradition in Delhi.

In Mumbai, a large number of devotees were seen worshiping at the Pandals.

The Navratri and Durga Puja celebrations have a special fervor in the Holy city of Allahabad with the Puja pandals decked up at several places and special prayers being offered.