Former King Gyanendra visited various religious shrines today on the occasion of Mahaashtami. He visited Naksal Bhagbati, Guheshwori, Maitidevi, Kalikasthan, Bhadrakali, Sankata, Nardevi, Raktakali, Shobha Bhagbati and Indrayeni and worshiped the goddess.
Large number of common people gathered to welcome him.