From the sixth day of Navratri, the festival of Durga Puja is celebrated with a lot of pomp. People perform a lot fo prayers, and dance around the idol of the Goddess to get her blessings. Young girls ...

In some places, Kumari Puja is also performed on the day of Durga Ashtami Vrat. Hindus worship girls aged between 6-12 years as the Kanya (virgin) form of Goddess Durga. Special ‘Naivedyam’ is ...

Durga Puja is known to be one of the most vibrant ... On the eighth day, young girls are worshipped and offered a traditional meal of Poori, Sooji Halwa, and Sookhe Kale Chane, signifying their ...

One of the most heartfelt traditions on Durga Ashtami is Kanya Pujan or Kumari Pooja. In this ritual, nine young girls, representing the nine forms of the goddess, are invited into homes and temples.