The Ashtami and Navami days of Navratri hold great importance in Hindu traditions. On the eighth day of Navratri, devotees perform the worship of Maa Mahagauri, while the ninth day is dedicated to worshiping Maa Durga in her Siddhidatri form. Additionally, both of these days are particularly significant for performing Kanya Pujan.
Significance of Kanya Pujan
Kanya Pujan is an essential ritual during Navratri, as it is believed that young girls symbolize Maa Durga herself. Therefore, performing Kanya Pujan is a way of expressing devotion and reverence towards Maa Durga. It is also believed that worshiping the girls during this sacred period brings blessings from Maa Durga, fulfilling the devotee’s desires. Moreover, performing Kanya Pujan brings happiness and prosperity into the home.
Ashtami Kanya Pujan Muhurat
This year, Maha Ashtami will be observed on 5th April during Chaitra Navratri. The auspicious timing for Kanya Pujan on this day is:
Kanya Pujan Muhurat: From 11:59 AM to 12:49 PM.
Navami Kanya Pujan Muhurat
On 6th April 2025, the Navami tithi of Navratri will coincide with Ram Navami. The auspicious timing for Kanya Pujan on this day is:
Kanya Pujan Muhurat: From 11:59 AM to 12:50 PM.
Important Rituals for Kanya Pujan
On the day of Kanya Pujan, respectfully invite young girls to your home, and also invite a young boy (Langura). Wash their feet with reverence, perform the pujan, and then serve them a meal. Finally, offer them gifts and Dakshina (monetary offerings), while chanting praises of Maa Durga. During Ashtami and Navami, it is also recommended to chant the Durga Stuti Mantra to receive Maa Durga’s blessings.
Durga Stuti Mantra:
“या देवी सर्वभूतेषु मातृरुपेण संस्थिता।
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरुपेण संस्थिता।।
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शान्तिरुपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः।।”
Kanya Pujan on the Ashtami and Navami days of Navratri is a powerful way to receive the divine blessings of Maa Durga. By following the auspicious timings and performing the rituals with devotion, one can invite peace, prosperity, and spiritual fulfillment into their lives.
