Kathmandu, April 16: Today is the Chaitra Sukla Astami, according to the lunar calendar. This day is also known as the Chaite Dasain, or the Dasain that takes place during the spring season.  People of Hindu belief visit different shrines of Goddess Durga and observe the day as Chaite Dasain. Similarly, tomorrow, Wednesday, April 17, is Ram Namabi. The Day is related to the story of God Ram, who got victory over Ravana, the ruler of Lanka, after worshipping Goddess Durga for nine days.  The government has announced a national holiday on Ram Navami, April 16.  People’s News Monitoring Service.