Chaitra Navratri 2026: Before worshiping Kanya on Ashtami-Navmi, know the important rules, you will get the blessings of Mother Durga.

from 19th march chaitra navratri The holy festival of Navratri is going on, which will end on Mahanavami on March 27. For 9 days of Navratri, nine different forms of Maa Durga are worshiped with rituals. Ashtami-Navmi Tithi has special significance for the worship of Maa Durga and Kanya Puja. According to religious beliefs, Ashtami Tithi is dedicated to Maa Durga and during the days of Navratri, by doing Kanya Puja and Havan on this date, Maa Durga is blessed. Becomes happy soon.

This year, Ashtami Puja of Chaitra Navratri will be done on 26th March while Kanya Puja on Navami Tithi will be done on 27th March. Without Kanya Puja on Navratri, worship, sadhana and fasting of Maa Durga does not give full results. Many rules have to be followed in the scriptures for Kanya Puja on Navratri. Let us know what to do and what not to do during Kanya Puja on Chaitra Navratri.

What to do during Kanya Puja

• One day before Kanya Puja on Ashtami-Navami date, invite girls between the age of 2 to 10 years.
• During Kanya Puja, wash the feet of the girls and also apply alta on their feet.
• During Kanya Puja, keep Akshat, Durva and some money in the hands of little girls.
• Take the Akshat given to the girls in your bag, tie it in a red cloth and keep it in your safe.
• While leaving home after Kanya Puja, express gratitude to Goddess Durga and seek her blessings.
• During Kanya Puja, definitely distribute Prasad among your family members.
• After Kanya Puja, make sure to donate to the needy.

Do not do this work after Kanya Puja

• After Kanya Puja, if a girl comes home herself, then worship her with respect. Do not disrespect her even by mistake.
• After Kanya Puja, some Prasad is left. In such a situation, it should not be thrown away even by mistake. Feed the remaining Prasad to the cow or eat it yourself.
• Avoid fights at home during Kanya Puja.
• If any needy person comes outside your house on the day of Kanya Puja, do not return him without giving anything.
• After Kanya Puja, clean up shortly after the girls leave the house. Pick up the Prasad that has fallen on the ground respectfully.

Auspicious time for girl worship on Durga Ashtami

This year on Chaitra Navratri, there will be two auspicious times for Kanya Puja on Ashtami Tithi. The first auspicious time will be from 6:17 am to 7:51 am, while the second auspicious time will be from 10:56 am to 3:32 pm.