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What we can give in Kanjak?

What we can give in Kanjak?

During the Kanya pujan, you can also gift some clothes like frock, t-shirts, skirt-top. Many people also gift some utensils like bowl, plates, cups. Well, before purchasing any items keep one thing in mind that gift something that is useful for the Kanjak and also to make them happy.

What can I gift a girl on Navratri?

9 Unique Navratri Gifts for Friends, Family, and Kanjak

  • Goddess Durga Idol. A divine miniature idol of Goddess Durga makes a gift full of blessings for Navratri.
  • Handmade Beautiful Diyas.
  • 3. Box of Dry Fruits.
  • Set of Flavoured Incense Sticks.
  • Tiara.
  • Pure Indian Sweets.
  • Flower Subscription for Navratri Days.
  • Handbag for Kanjak.

When should we do Kanya Puja in Navratri?

Devotees of Goddess Durga, who observe a nine-day long vrat during Navratri, perform the Kanya Pujan on the Navami Tithi. On this last and the concluding day, they offer their prayers to the Siddhidatri avatar of Devi Durga and organise the Kanya Pujan at home.

Can we do Kanya Puja on Ashtami?

Traditionally, the Kanya pujan is performed by devotees on either the day of Ashtami or Navmi. Little girls, who are specially invited are hailed as the manifestations of the Maa Durga. Devotees wash the feet of the girls who epitomize the nine forms of Maa Durga.

What is Kanjak?

On Ashtami or Navami, people prepare sookhe kale chane, poori, halwa and invite young girls to their home, who are also called ‘kanjak’. People wash the feet of the girls first, then tie moli around their wrist and lastly serve them the pious bhog.

What is Kumari Pooja?

Kumari Puja an essential part of durga puja, during which an unmarried teenage girl is worshipped symbolically as a goddess. According to Hindu scriptures, Kumari puja commemorates the killing of Kolasur by the goddess Kali. According to legend, Kolasur had once occupied the heavens and the earth.

Why do we do Kanya Pujan?

Kanya puja as a part of Devi worship is to recognise the feminine power vested in the girl child. If the worshiper is desirous of acquiring knowledge then he should worship a Brahmin girl child. If he is desirous of acquiring power, then he should worship a Kshatriya-girl child.

Why is Kanya Pooja done?

What is male Kanjak called?

Langur
According to Devi Bhagwat Puran, it is believed that the young girls worshipped on this day are the forms of Goddess Durga. It is for the same reason that 9 girls along with 1 boy (called Langur) are worshipped and treated with good food, which is also known as Kanjak Puja or Kanya Pujan.

How do Kanjak Puja?

Nowadays, one can also see little boys accompanying the girls in the Kanjak. After washing their feet with hands, the elders in the house tie a moli (red thread) around their wrists, and apply a tika on their foreheads. The girls are then served a variety of delicacies such as poori, kala chana, and halwa.

Why do we do Kumari Puja?

According to Hindu scriptures, Kumari puja commemorates the killing of Kolasur by the goddess Kali. According to legend, Kolasur had once occupied the heavens and the earth. The helpless deities approached Mahakali for help. Responding to their appeal, she was born again and, in the form of a maiden, killed Kolasur.