Kanyā Pūjā
Navratri kanya worshipRitual worship of young girls as forms of Devi during Navratri - complete vidhi with samagri and pandit coordination.
- Duration
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Price
- ₹2,100 to ₹2,800
- Languages
- Hindi, English, Sanskrit mantras
What is Kanyā Pūjā?
Kanya pooja, also called Kanjak or Kanya bhoj, honours young girls as living forms of Goddess Durga. It is performed on Ashtami or Navami during Navratri, when the girls are welcomed, their feet washed, and they are offered prasad, a meal and small gifts.
The pandit leads the invocation of the Devi, the worship of the girls, and the offerings, so the ritual is observed with correct vidhi. Many families also invite a young boy, as Batuk Bhairav or Langur, to accompany the girls.
When should you perform it?
- On Ashtami or Navami of Chaitra Navratri or Sharad Navratri
- When concluding a Navratri fast or a Durga pooja
- On any other day if you have taken a vow to feed and honour girls
- Typically performed in the morning, after the Durga pooja and havan
What is included
- Invocation of Goddess Durga and sankalp
- Worship of the girls, including washing the feet, tilak and offerings
- Guidance on the traditional prasad of halwa, puri and chana
- A pandit matched to your tradition and language
- Muhurat guidance for the right date and time
- A dedicated contact from confirmation to the day itself
Samagri
Choose the samagri option in the booking panel. With samagri, we source and bring the full list. If you arrange it yourself, you get a checklist from us. Key items include:
- Rolis, moli, akshat and kumkum for tilak
- Red chunri or cloth for each girl
- Halwa, puri and black chana ingredients
- Fruits, sweets and a small gift for each guest
- Flowers, incense and diyas
- Clean mats or low seats
- Water and a plate for washing feet
Prefer the kit at your door before the pooja? Order the samagri kit
What we need from your family
- Nine girls aged around 2 to 10 years, invited ahead of time (plus a boy if your custom includes one)
- Prasad prepared fresh, usually halwa, puri and chana, or help arranging it
- Small gifts, such as stationery, bangles, fruits or money
- The host family to be present throughout, as the girls are welcomed as honoured guests
Your pandit
Every pandit on SanskarSetu is vetted before joining. Once you book, we match one to your family's tradition and share their details with you.
- Background and training checked before joining the platform
- Matched to your region, sampradaya and language
- Assigned within 24 hours of your booking
- Arrives with the vidhi prepared and explains each step as it is performed
Mantras are recited in Sanskrit and explained in Hindi or English as you prefer. If your family follows a regional tradition, tell us when you book and we match a pandit who knows it, subject to availability.
Questions
How should we arrange the samagri?
Pick whichever suits you - the price updates either way. Your pandit performs the same ceremony, start to finish.
Your total
₹2,800
Not sure this is the right ceremony?
Speak with an Āchārya. They can tell you which ceremony suits the occasion and when to hold it.