What is religious significance of Kanya Pujan; Worship rituals to invoke Goddess’s blessings

Worshiping Goddess Durga on these sacred occasions of Navratri brings happiness, health, and prosperity to life. Devotees celebrate this festival with great devotion and, with the Goddess’s blessings, seek relief from life’s hardships.

New Delhi: The nine days of Sharadiya Navratri hold special significance for the worship of Goddess Durga. Nine different forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped during Navratri, but the Ashtami and Navami dates are considered the most important. Durga Maha Ashtami is being celebrated on 30 September a major festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga. On this day, Kanya Pujan holds special significance, in which girls aged 2 to 9 are worshipped.

Navratri Ashtami: Worship Method and Significance

Durga Maha Ashtami, also known as Durgashtami and Maha Ashtami, is the eighth day of Navratri and is celebrated with great pomp. On this day, there is a tradition of worshipping girls. Girls are invited to homes, adorned, and considered incarnations of Goddess Durga. During the puja, girls are offered offerings and dakshina (offerings), and blessings are sought by touching their feet. According to religious beliefs, girls of this age reside in Goddess Durga, and worshipping them brings special benefits.

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Navratri Mahanavami: Worship of Goddess Siddhidatri

The ninth day of Navratri, known as Mahanavami, will be celebrated on October 1. This is the last day of Navratri, and on this day, Goddess Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Goddess Durga, is worshipped. Kanya pujan and havan are also performed on the ninth day. This day is an opportunity to receive special blessings from Goddess Durga, and devotees perform special rituals on this day.

Religious Significance of Kanya Pujan

The worship and meditation of the Goddess during Navratri holds special significance. Kanya pujan on the eighth and ninth days is considered most auspicious. According to religious beliefs, worshipping Kanya pleases Goddess Durga and destroys fears, obstacles, and enemies in life. This brings happiness, prosperity, and success to a person's life. On this day, havan (fire sacrifice), chanting, and donations are also performed, which lead to merit.

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Durga Ashtami Puja Method

Wake up early in the morning, bathe, and wear clean clothes. Clean the place of worship and sprinkle Ganga water. Perform an anointment of Goddess Mahagauri with Ganga water and offer red sandalwood paste, unbroken rice grains, red flowers, and a red scarf. During the puja, offer fruits, kheer, and sweets as offerings. Light a lamp and incense sticks and recite Durga Saptashati and Durga Chalisa. Perform havan and perform aarti with camphor placed on a betel leaf. At the end of the puja, seek forgiveness from the Goddess for any mistakes.

Worshiping Goddess Durga on these sacred occasions of Navratri brings happiness, health, and prosperity to life. Devotees celebrate this festival with great devotion and, with the Goddess's blessings, seek relief from life's hardships.