The nine-day Navratri festival, dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga, concludes this year with the revered Kanya Pujan on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Celebrated with great devotion across India, this ritual sees devotees’ worship nine young girls, symbolizing the divine feminine energy of Durga.

Auspicious Date and Timing

According to Drik Panchang, Ashtami Tithi starts at 4:31 PM on September 29 and concludes at 6:06 PM on September 30, marking the ideal time for Kumari Puja ceremonies. Devotees use this period for prayers, offerings, and spiritual rituals to seek the blessings of Goddess Durga.

How to Perform Kumari Puja

The traditional steps of Kanya Pujan include:

Inviting nine young girls (aged 2 to 10) into homes.

Washing their feet, placing them on a pedestal, and off

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