Durga Ashtami and Ram Navami, the eighth and ninth days of Navratri, are celebrated by honoring young girls or kanyas. Kanjak, also known as Kanya Pujan, is performed to worship these girls as manifestations of Goddess Durga. The girls are offered tender coconut, Halwa-Puri, and Chane as prasad. Kanjak is performed twice a year, on the last day of Navratri.
Kanya Puja: Chaitra Navratri Maha Ashtami is on March 29 and Kanya puja is a very important ritual of Navratri Maha Ashtami celebrations. We bring you a delectable recipe for a flavourful Kanya Pujan prasad, read below.
Navratri Maha Ashtami 2022 is today and many people will be performing Kanya puja as part of the Navratri rituals. Let s find out the reason behind this ritual.