Chaitra Navratri Ashtami Kanya Pujan 2026: Chaitra Navratri is now at its conclusion, where Kanya Pujan is of special importance on the days of Ashtami and Navami. It is believed that the fast of Navratri is not complete without performing puja of the young girls. It is said that the devotees who perform Kanya Puja during Navratri receive special blessings of Maa Durga and achieve success, prosperity and happiness in their lives with the grace of Mata Rani.
Know all the important information regarding the date, shubh muhurat and puja vidhi for Ashtami Kanya Pujan below:
Chaitra Navratri Ashtami Kanya Pujan 2026: Date And Time
- Chaitra Navratri Ashtami Kanya Pujan 2026 Date: 26th March 2026, Thursday
- Ashtami Tithi Begins: 01:50 PM, 25th March 2026
- Ashtami Tithi Ends: 11:48 AM, 26th March 2026
Chaitra Navratri Ashtami Kanya Pujan 2026: Shubh Muhurat
Below are the Choghadiya Shubh Muhurat for Ashtami Kanya Pujan on Chaitra Navratri:
- Shubh: 06:18 AM to 07:50 AM
- Labh: 12:27 PM to 01:59 PM
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Little girls worshipped during the Kanjak puja are considered the manifestations of Maa Durga. (Image Source: Gemini AI)
Chaitra Navratri Ashtami Kanya Pujan 2026 Vidhi
During Kanya Pujan, devotees invite little girls to their homes with devotion. Their feets are washed and their are respectfully offered an asan to sit. Then tilak is applied on the forehead of the girls and Raksha Sutra (Kalava) is tied in their hands.
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After this, the favourite offerings of Mata Rani like halwa, puri and chana are offered to the little girls. After the meal, all the girls are given gifts and money. Finally, the devotees take blessings of the young girls by touching their feet and they are bid farewell with chants of Jai Mata Di.
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