On Maha Ashtami during Navratri 2023 (October 22), devotees perform Kanjak or Kumari puja, also known as Kanya puja, to honor Maa Mahagauri, understanding its significance, rituals, and more.
Maha Ashtami: Kanya Pujan, or worshipping young girls, is an essential ritual on Day 8 of Navratri, celebrating the eighth avatar of Maa Durga- Goddess Mahagauri. Here is everything from puja vidhi to mantras for Navratri day 8.
The most auspicious day of Shardiya Navratri is here. The eighth day of Navratri, Maha Ashtami — also known as Durga Ashtami — is when the eighth form of Nav Durga, Mahagauri, is worshipped. This year, Maha Ashtami will be observed and celebrated on October 13, which is today. Goddess Mahagauri is the most radiant and beautiful form of Navdurga.