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News India Live, Digital Desk: As Chaitra Navratri approaches the end, curiosity about ‘Kanya Pujan’ has increased in the minds of devotees. Feeding small girls and taking their blessings, symbolizing the nine powers of Goddess Durga, is considered the most important part of Navratri. There is some doubt regarding the dates of Maha Ashtami and Maha Navami of Chaitra Navratri in the year 2026. According to the scriptures, only Kanya Puja done at the right time and method is completely fruitful. Let us know the exact date of Kanya Puja this time and the rules which every devotee should follow.
Maha Ashtami and Mahanavami 2026: When to do Kanya Puja?
According to Panchang calculations, this year the dates of Maha Ashtami and Mahanavami are falling as follows:
Maha Ashtami (Ashtami Puja): This time Maha Ashtami 26 March 2026 Will be celebrated. This day is auspicious for those who worship the Kul Devi and feed girls on Ashtami.
Mahanavami (Navmi Puja): End of Navratri and Kanya Puja of Navami 27 March 2026 Will happen. On this day, after worshiping Mother Siddhidatri, the fast is broken and Kanya Bhoj is organized. morning for kanya puja 06:30 am to 12:45 pm The time till then will be extremely auspicious due to nectar and auspicious Choghadiya.
Classical method of girl worship: Mother Durga will be pleased like this
Kanya Puja is not just about serving food, but is actually service to the Goddess. Its correct method is as follows:
invitation: Invite the girls respectfully a day before or in the morning.
Foot Ablution: When girls come home, wash their feet with clean water or milk and make them sit on a high seat.
Akshat and Tilak: Apply kumkum tilak on their forehead and offer Akshat (rice).
Feast: Feed them pure satvik food (without garlic and onion). Prasad of halwa, puri and black gram is considered essential in the meal.
Dakshina and farewell: After the meal, give them gifts, fruits or Dakshina as per your capacity and seek blessings by touching their feet.
Don’t make these mistakes even by mistake: Keep these precautions in mind
Some things should be taken special care during Kanya Puja so that the full results of the puja are achieved:
Significance of numbers: According to the scriptures, from 2 to 10 years 9 girls Worshiping is the best. Don’t forget to feed a small child (symbol of Batuk Bhairav) along with them.
Do not discriminate: Do not call girls on the basis of caste or varna, all girls are the form of mother.
Do not get angry: Maintain an atmosphere of peace and happiness in the house at the time of worship. Do not scold the girls or force feed them.
cleanliness: Food should be prepared with complete purity and cleanliness.