Happy Navratri 2023 Day 8: Maha Ashtami, also known as Ashtami and Durgashtami, falls on Monday, October 22 this year. This auspicious day marks the celebration of Mahagauri, the beautiful eighth manifestation of Goddess Durga. Mahagauri is revered for her purity, serenity, and tranquility, and is believed to bring an end to the suffering of her devotees. She is also seen as the 16-year-old unmarried form of Goddess Parvati.