New Delhi : Navratri 2025 is widely celebrated across India with great pomp and joy. It is a festival that connects culture, traditions, heritage, and rituals. The deeply-rooted Indian customs performed during Navratri are what make the festival extra special. One of the most sacred rituals of Navratri is Kanjak. Popularly known as Kanjak Puja or Kanya Puja, Kanjak is a ritual performed during Navratri, particularly in Northern India. It is observed on the eighth or ninth day of the festival, aligning with Durga Ashtami or Navami.

This sacred tradition holds immense spiritual significance, as it symbolises the reverence and gratitude towards the feminine divine and acknowledges the vital role of women and girls in society. By honouring these young girls, devotees seek the blessings of Go

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