Today the sacred ritual of Kumari Puja, also known as Kanya Puja, Kumarika Puja or Kanjak Puja, will be observed. The tradition, which was celebrated during Durga Puja and Navratri, has a deep spiritual meaning, because young girls are honored as a living embodiment of the goddess Durgy.
The word “kumari” concerns unmarried girls who are honored as symbols of purity and divine female energy. Scriptures indicate that Kumari Puja should ideally be carried out every day by navratri. On the first day, one girl is worshiped and every next day, the number increases by nine until the last day. Many devotees, however, prefer to perform the ritual either on Ashtami (eighth day) or Navami (ninth day).
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Why is Kumari Puja significant?
Kumari Puja emphasizes the spiritual power and sanctity of female energy. Religious texts say that girls aged two and ten are considered for this ritual, while annual girls are excluded.
Each age is associated with a different form of goddess, such as Kumarika, Trimurt, Kalyani, Rohini, Kali, Chandika, Shambhavi, Durga, Bhadra or Subhadra. It is assumed that the implementation of Kanya Puja brings the blessing of the goddess, leading to prosperity, happiness and success.
How did the loan emerge?
The ritual is done with devotion and care:
Clean the area of the breeze and arrange offers such as food, flowers, incense, turmeric and vermilion.
Invite girls, sit them with respect and wash your feet as a honor.
Recit mantras to cause divine female.
Apply turmeric or vermilion to your forehead.
Make traditional offers including Puri, Chan and Halwa.
Distribute offers such as pigs among devotees and family members.
Finally, you give girls gifts or money as a speech of gratitude.
When is Durga Ashtami in 2025?
According to Drik Panchang, Ashtami Tithi will begin on 29 September at 16:31 and will end on 30 September at 18:06. Devoted are encouraged to perform a loan during this period.
(Tagstotranslate) navratri kab khatam ho rhi
