Kanya Pujan in Navratri
The Navratri fast is concluded with Kanya Pujan because it represents the embodiment of the living power of Goddess Durga. This tradition is not only a symbol of religious belief, but also a symbol of respect for women and positivity in life.
Navratri is considered very important in Hinduism. After nine days of worshipping various forms of Goddess Durga, the fast is concluded on the tenth day with Kanya Pujan, also known as Kanya Bhoj. The Navratri fast is concluded with Kanya Pujan, which holds deep religious, spiritual, and mythological significance.
During Navratri, the nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped and revered. Fasting, worship, and prayers are hallmarks of the Navratri fast. Let us learn the significance of Kanya Pujan during this time and why it is performed.
Religious significance of Kanya Pujan
It is said in the scriptures that Kanya is the living form of the Goddess.
To please Goddess Durga, it is considered auspicious to worship girls aged between 2 to 10 years as goddesses and feed them.
Kanya Pujan is linked to the worship of Siddhidatri Devi, who is worshipped on the last day of Navratri.
mythological belief
According to Devi Bhagavata Purana, when the gods requested Maa Durga to destroy the demons, the goddess said that power can be attained only by worshipping me in the form of girls.
After killing Mahishasura, the gods worshipped the girls and thanked Goddess Durga.
Since then, the tradition of concluding the Navratri fast with Kanya Pujan has been going on.
Spiritual perspective
Worshiping girls is respect for women power.
By giving food, clothes and gifts to girls, the message is given that women are the mother and nurturer of the universe.
This deed brings happiness and prosperity to the children, peace in the family and positive energy in the home.
Method of worshipping the girl child
Bathe 7, 9 or 11 girls invited to your home and make them sit on a seat.
Wash his feet, make him sip water and apply tilak.
Feed them puri, gram and halwa.
Offer Dakshina, gifts and red chunri to the girls.
Finally, touch his feet and seek blessings.
Benefits of worshipping girls
Lakshmi and Saraswati reside in the house.
All types of troubles and negative energy go away.
Happiness, peace and prosperity come in the family.
One gets the full benefit of Navratri fast.
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