Navratri 2026 Kanya Puja: Chaitra Navratri is going on. It will end on March 27. Today is the fifth day of Navratri. During Navratri, nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped and fasted with rituals. Ashtami Tithi is considered especially important among these nine days of Navratri. It is also known as Maha Ashtami or Durga Ashtami. This day has been dedicated to the eighth form of Mother, Maa Mahagauri.
According to the Hindu calendar, Maha Ashtami in Chaitra Navratri is falling on 26 March. According to tradition, Kanya Puja is performed on this day. Girls aged between 2 to 10 years are worshiped on this day. They are fed with reverence. It is believed that by worshiping girls and feeding them during Navratri, every wish of the devotees is fulfilled, but some important precautions are also taken at the time of worshiping girls. Let us know about them.
According to Drik Panchang, Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month is starting on 25 March 2026 at 01:50 pm. This date will end on March 26, 2026 at 11:48 am. In such a situation, according to Udayatithi, Durga Ashtami and Kanya Puja will be done on 26 March 2026.
Invite girls between 2 to 10 years of age for Kanya Puja. It is best to worship girls between 2 to 10 years of age during Navratri. When the girls come home, first wash their feet and give them a seat to sit. While feeding the girls, keep yourself mentally and physically pure. Keep in mind that the food prepared for girls (halwa, puri, chana) should be completely satvik. Do not add onion or garlic in it even by mistake. Give equal respect to all girls. Do not force girls to eat, feed them only as much as they love. At the time of farewell, touch his feet and take blessings.
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