Method of Kanya Pujan in Navratri (नवरात्रि में कन्या पूजन की विधि)

In Navratri, nine forms of Maa Durga are worshiped by bidhi. Along with this, Ashtami and Navami dates are considered very special, because these days there is also a rule of Kanya Pujan. It is believed that kanya pujan in Navratri brings happiness and prosperity. Due to this, Maa Durga is soon pleased. The little girls invited for worship are also called Kanjak / Kanjake, hence this worship is also famous as Kanjak Pujan.Auspicious time for Kanya Pujan:
Kanya Pujan on Ashtami and Navami in Navratri is considered auspicious. Performing Kanya Pujan in the auspicious time will be auspicious.

Method of Kanya Pujan:
❀ To do kanya Pujan on the day of Ashtami, first of all wake up in the morning and take a bath.
❀ After taking bath, worship bhagwan Ganesh and Mahagauri according to the bidhi.
❀ For Kanya Puja, call 9 girls and one boy from two years to 10 years at home.
❀ After washing the feet of the girls, tie Mouli in their hands by applying tika of Roli, Kumkum and Akshat.
❀ Now after showing the lamp to the girl and the child, take down the aarti and offer it to them as much as possible. Usually, on the day of Kanya Pujan, girls are given Puri, Chana and Halwa to eat.
❀ After the meal the girls are given as many gifts as possible.
❀ After this, bless them by touching their feet and while praising the mata, apologize for the mistake. After that, send them off with hospitality.
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Importance of Kanya Pujan
According to Devi Puran, Devi Durga is pleased by worshiping the girl and all the wishes of the fast are fulfilled. Not only this, by giving food to the girls, the position of the planets in the horoscope also gets corrected. According to astrology experts, you should always invite a boy for Kanya Puja. It is believed that Bhawgan Shiva appointed Bhairav ​​to protect Adi Shakti or Maa Durga. Therefore it is necessary to worship at least one boy in the form of Bhagwan Bhairav ​​along with Maa Durga.

On the ninth day of Navratri, Chief Minister and Gorakshapithadhishwar Yogi Adityanath ji performs traditional Kanya Pujan with full rituals in Gorakhnath temple.

We hope these tips will help you in Kanya Puja this year. Stay tuned on Bhakti Bharat for all Hindu religious festivals, Bhajans, Temples and Katha.