Jaipur : Shardiya Navratri ends with the worship of Maa Siddhidatri, the last form of Goddess Durga, on Navami Tithi. There is a tradition of worshiping the nine forms of Maa Durga with rituals for nine days of Navratri and on Maha Ashtami and Navami tithi, the mother is bid farewell by worshiping the girl. This year, there is a lot of confusion regarding Ashtami and Navami tithi of Navratri. This time, due to two dates of Shardiya Navratri falling on the same day, there is confusion regarding Ashtami and Navami Tithi. There is confusion in the minds of people whether Maha Ashtami and Navami Tithi should be celebrated on 11th October or on 12th October. In the scriptures, worshiping girls on Ashtami and Navami tithi of Navratri has special significance. Let us know the method and time of Kanya Puja.
Auspicious time for girl worship on Ashtami Tithi
According to the calculations of the Panchang, the Ashtami Tithi of Ashwin month has started on October 10, which will end on October 11 at 12:07 pm. In this way, if we talk on the basis of Udaya Tithi, then Ashtami Tithi will be celebrated on 11th October only. Those who perform Kanya Puja on Ashtami Tithi can break the fast by completing the puja on 11th October in the afternoon before the end of Ashtami Tithi.
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Auspicious time for worshiping girl on Navami Tithi
Navratri ends on Navami Tithi. According to the Panchang, the Navami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month is starting on October 11 at 12:07 AM, which will continue till the next day i.e. October 12 at 10:59 AM. According to Udaya Tithi, Navami Tithi is falling on 11th October, hence worship Kanya on Navami on 11th October.
Auspicious time for girl worship
Girl worship has special significance on Navratri. The auspicious time for Kanya Puja on Mahashtami is from 07:47 AM to 10:41 AM on October 11, then after this, you can perform Kanya Puja from 12:08 AM to 01:35 PM.
Importance of Kanya Puja
Mother Queen is pleased by worshiping the girl after fasting during Navratri. Gives blessings of happiness, prosperity and wealth. Along with this, by worshiping a girl, the position of nine planets in the horoscope gets strengthened. By worshiping a girl, one gets the special blessings of the Mother Goddess.
It is believed that without worshiping the girl, the full results of Navratri are not achieved. By worshiping Kanya, love remains between all the members of the family and all the members progress.
By worshiping a girl from 2 years to 10 years, a person gets different results. For example, worshiping a Kumari increases lifespan and strength.
Worshiping Trimurti brings wealth and increase in lineage, worshiping Kalyani brings happiness, knowledge and victory.
Worship of Kalika removes all troubles and worship of Chandika brings prosperity and wealth.
Disputes end by worshiping Shambhavi and worshiping Durga brings success.
Diseases are cured by worshiping Subhadra and all wishes are fulfilled by worshiping Rohini.
method of worshiping girl
A total of nine girls aged between 2 to 10 years are worshiped for Kanya Puja. These girls are considered symbols of nine goddesses. First the girls are made to sit respectfully on the seat and their feet are washed. After this he is worshiped with sandalwood, kumkum and flowers. In food they are given puri, halwa, chana and other special dishes. After the puja, the girls are sent off with clothes, jewellery, or money.
