Kanya Pujan is an essential part of the Navratri festival, traditionally observed on Ashtami or Navami. During this ritual, young girls are invited into homes, offered halwa, poori, and chickpeas, their feet are respectfully touched, and their blessings are sought. After the girls have eaten, the fasting devotee breaks their fast.
Kanya Pujan Dates in 2025
Kanya Pujan will be observed on September 30 and October 1, 2025. Ashtami Kanya Pujan falls on September 30, while Navami Kanya Pujan will be on October 1.
Ashtami Kanya Pujan timings 2025
On the day of Kanya Pujan, the feet of the visiting girls are washed first, and they are then seated on a clean seat. A tilak is applied to their foreheads, and a sacred thread is tied around their hands. They are offered halwa, poori, and chickpeas, followed by gifts or offerings in exchange for their blessings.
Kanya Pujan Dates in 2025
Kanya Pujan will be observed on September 30 and October 1, 2025. Ashtami Kanya Pujan falls on September 30, while Navami Kanya Pujan will be on October 1.
Ashtami Kanya Pujan timings 2025
- First auspicious time: 5:01 AM – 6:13 AM (September 30)
- Second auspicious time: 10:41 AM – 12:11 PM
- First auspicious time: 5:01 AM – 6:14 AM (October 1)
- Second auspicious time: 2:09 PM – 2:57 PM
On the day of Kanya Pujan, the feet of the visiting girls are washed first, and they are then seated on a clean seat. A tilak is applied to their foreheads, and a sacred thread is tied around their hands. They are offered halwa, poori, and chickpeas, followed by gifts or offerings in exchange for their blessings.
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