Navri, a nine-night festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, is celebrated with immense dedication throughout India. The most important rituals during this festival are Virgo Pujan, which is performed on Maha Ashtami and Navami. This ritual includes honoring young girls, incarnations of the goddess, and demanding blessings for prosperity, health and happiness.
Date and time for 2025 according to Drik Panchang, Ashtami and Navami
Ashtami 2025: September 30, 2025
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Navami 2025: October 1, 2025
Ashtami date begins – 04:31 pm on September 29, 2025
Ashtami date ends – 06:06 pm on September 30, 2025
Navami date begins – 06:06 pm on September 30, 2025
Navami date ends – 07:01 pm at 01 October, 2025
These dates are based on the Hindu lunar calendar and may vary slightly on the basis of location and local customs. Maha Ashtami is considered the most powerful day of Navratri, while Navami has special significance to end rituals with devotion and celebration.
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Importance of Kanya Pujan
Divine representation: Young girls, usually under 12 years of age, are worshiped as expressions of Goddess Durga.
Symbol of blessing: The ritual symbolizes prosperity, good health and removal of negative energy from homes.
Work of compassion: Feeding and respecting girls promotes charity, humility and social harmony.
Step-by-step Kanya Pujan Vidhi
Preparation:
Clean the worship area and decorate it with flowers, rangoli and lights.
Arrange for a seat or platform for Virgo (young girls).
Invite the girl:
Invite 8 or 9 girls (symbolizes nine forms of Durga).
Wash your feet with clean water and offer a red or yellow cloth to sit.
Pooja items offered:
Keep a small urn (holy pot), flowers, kumkum, rice and fruits in front of them.
Light a lamp (lamp) and incense to create a holy atmosphere.
Demonstration of Pooja:
Offer flowers, rice and sweets to each girl.
During the puja, chant Durga Mantra or 108 name Goddess Durga.
Apply a tilak (vermilion mark) on each girl’s forehead.
Feeding and blessings:
Serve a traditional food, sweets and fruits to girls.
For family prosperity and happiness, seek blessings from the beds.
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Closing ritual:
Thanks to the girls for their appearance and distribute gifts or tokens as a mark of respect.
Tips for the performance of Kanya Pujan
Dress in traditional dress to honor the sanctity of rituals.
Make sure girls are comfortable and well fed.
To increase spiritual vibration, recite Durga Stotus or hymns.
Provide gifts like sweets, clothes, or money as a token of gratitude.
During Navratri 2025, Virgo Pujan is a beautiful way to celebrate the divine woman and bless for health, wealth and happiness. By following the step-by-step worship method, devotees can perform this sacred ritual with devotion, compassion and cultural significance. Maha Ashtami and Navami are the right days to honor young girls and experience the spiritual essence of Navratri.
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