By Admin 
Kanya Pujan 2026: Chaitra Navratri starts from the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. This year, Chaitra Navratri is starting from 19 March 2026, which will end on 27 March. Chaitra Navratri is celebrated all over the country. Devotees engrossed in the devotion of Mother Goddess are now waiting for Ashtami and Navami. Ashtami and Ram Navami of Chaitra Navratri will be celebrated on 26 March.
Astrologer and Tarot card reader Nitika Sharma, director of Shri Lakshminarayan Astro Solution Ajmer, said that Chaitra Navratri has started from March 19. It will end on March 27. Ashtami and Ram Navami of Chaitra Navratri will be celebrated on 26 March and Navami of Chaitra Navratri will be celebrated on 27 March.
Ram Navmi 2026: Ram Navami will be celebrated in Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga and Ravi Yoga, know the worship method, importance, mantra and important rules from the astrologer?
Spiritual benefits of Kanya Bhojan on Ashtami and Navami of Navratri
Girls are fed food on Ashtami and Navami. Different forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped on different days during Navratri. Among these nine days, Ashtami and Navami tithi are considered the most important. Kanya Puja has special significance on Ashtami and Navami Tithi of Navratri. Devotees observing fast break their fast only after feeding the girls.
Girls are considered to be the form of Mother Goddess. It is believed that feeding girls on this day brings happiness, peace and prosperity in the house. During Kanya Bhoj, it is necessary to have nine girls. Meanwhile, if the girls are below 10 years of age then the person never faces shortage of money and his life remains prosperous.
Know the importance of Kanya Puja from Astrologer
Astrologer and tarot card reader Nitika Sharma told that worshiping girls has great importance during Navratri. Generally, on Navami, girls are worshiped and fed. But some devotees also perform Kanya Puja on Ashtami. During Navratri, the rule of feeding girls on Ashtami and Navami days has been mentioned in the scriptures.
The facts mentioned in the scriptures behind this are that by feeding nine girls aged between 2 to 10 years, all kinds of defects are eliminated. Before serving food to the girls, offer Naivedya to the Goddess and also offer the things offered to the Goddess to the Goddess. After this, feast and worship the girl. If the girl is not able to get the food, then the raw materials for cooking like rice, flour, vegetables and fruits can be presented to the girl by going to her house.
Kanya Puja Mahashtami and Ram Navami
Astrologer and tarot card reader Nitika Sharma told that Kanya Puja or Kumari Puja will be done during Navratri on both the dates of Mahashtami and Ram Navami. Mother Mahagauri is worshiped on Mahashtami and Mother Siddhidatri is worshiped on Ramnavami.
In the houses where Mahashtami and Mahanavami are worshipped, on this day girls are fed food and gifts are distributed to them.
The importance of Kanya Bhoj is in the Puranas.
Astrologer and tarot card reader Nitika Sharma told that according to ancient religious texts and Puranas, Kumari worship is necessary on the last day of Navratri. Because the Navratri fast of the devotee is considered incomplete without worshiping the girl. Ashtami and Navami Tithi are considered suitable for Kanya Puja. Girls up to ten years of age are suitable for Kanya Bhoj.
Worship of girls and goddess weapons
Astrologer and tarot card reader Nitika Sharma told that on Ashtami, worship Mother Shakti in various ways. The weapons of the Goddess should be worshiped on this day. On this date, worship should be done in various ways and havan should be performed with special offerings to please the Goddess.
Along with this, 9 girls should be fed food considering them as goddesses. Special Prasad should be offered to Mother Durga on Durgashtami. After the puja, the festival should be celebrated by keeping vigil in the night with bhajan, kirtan, dance etc.
Girls of every age have different importance
Astrologer and tarot card reader Nitika Sharma told that a 2 year old girl is called virgin. Their worship ends sorrow and poverty. 3 year old girl is considered as Trimurti. Worship of Trimurti brings wealth and prosperity to the family.
A 4 year old girl is considered Kalyani. Worshiping them brings happiness and prosperity. A 5 year old girl is considered to be Rohini. Worshiping them provides relief from diseases. A 6 year old girl is Kalika. By worshiping them one attains knowledge and Rajyoga.
A 7 year old girl is considered Chandika. One gets prosperity by worshiping them. 8 year old girl is Shambhavi. One gets popularity by worshiping them.
9 year old girl Durga has been called Durga. By worshiping them, enemies are defeated and impossible tasks are accomplished. A 10 year old girl is Subhadra. By worshiping Subhadra, desires are fulfilled and happiness is attained.
Ashtami Tithi 26 March
Astrologer and Tarot card reader Nitika Sharma told that the Ashtami tithi of Chaitra Navratri will start from 1:50 pm on March 25, 2026 and will continue till 11:48 am on March 26, 2026. In such a situation, the fast on Ashtami Tithi of Navratri will be observed on 26th March.
Navami Tithi 27th March
Astrologer and tarot card reader Nitika Sharma told that the Navami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month will start on March 26, 2026 at 11:46 am. The end of this date will be on March 27, 2026 at 10:07 am. In such a situation, the fast on Navami Tithi of Navratri will be observed on 27th March.
worship like this
Astrologer and tarot card reader Nitika Sharma said that the girls coming home on the day of Kanya Puja should be welcomed with a true heart. Mother Goddess is pleased with this. After this their feet should be washed with clean water. This destroys the sins of the devotee.
After this, blessings should be taken by touching the feet of all the nine girls. This brings progress to the devotee. After washing feet, girls should be made to sit on a clean seat. Now kumkum tilak should be applied on the forehead of all the girls and Kalava should be tied.
Before serving food to the girls, offer the first portion of the other to the Mother Goddess, then serve the food to all the girls. Actually, halwa, chana and puri are offered to Maa Durga. But if you do not have the capacity then you can feed the girls as per your wish.
After the meal is over, give Dakshina to the girls as per your capacity. Because without Dakshina, charity remains incomplete.
delay in marriage
If there is a delay in marriage then by feeding food to a five year old girl. Gift makeup items.
money related problems
If you are troubled by lack of money then feed kheer to a four year old girl. After this give yellow clothes and Dakshina.
Enemy hindrances and obstacles in work
Give food items and clothes to three nine year old girls.
family troubles
Astrologer and tarot card reader Nitika Sharma told that sweets should be given to girls between three and ten years of age.
Unemployment
Gift an umbrella and clothes to a six year old girl.
solve all problems
Astrologer and tarot card reader Nitika Sharma said that after giving food items to girls of five to 10 years of age, they should offer milk, water or fruit juice. Give beauty items also.
Ram Navami 2026: When is Ram Navami on 26 or 27? Know the right time of puja and its effect on zodiac signs?
Disclaimer: The information provided here is based only on assumptions and information. It is important to mention here that ABPLive.com Does not imply any endorsement or verification of information. Before implementing any information or belief, consult the concerned expert.