During the eighth and ninth day of Navratri, a child (Batuk/Langur) is worshiped with five or seven girls. It is considered to be the gentle form of Bhairav, the protector of deities and mothers.
Navratri 2025 kanya pujan rules: Ashtami and Navami are worshiped in Navratri. Ashtami and Navami are considered to be full of Navratri along with Virgo Pujan. People keep fast a day before the girl worship and open their fast by worshiping the girl the next day. According to mythological belief, five or seven girls should be worshiped in Navratri. Along with Virgo Pujan, a child is also worshiped, that is, a child is served food among the girls. This child involved in Kanya Pujan is also called Langur, Langur, Languria or Batuk. Let us know why the child is placed in the girl’s worship.
Why is a child important in Virgo worship?
Batuk Bhairav is considered to be the gentle form of Lord Bhairav. The temples of Bhairav Baba are established at the main and entrance of all the Shaktipeeths and famous temples of the Goddess Maa. There is a mythological belief that Bhairav Baba plays the role of Rakshak in temples.
Why is the langur seated during Virgo Pujan?
The langur is seated during the Virgo Pujan because the langur is considered to be a form of Bhairav and hence he is considered a protector of the Kumaris and mothers. It is said that where Bhairav sits, auspicious works are smoothly because they all fight negative forces and protect the temple of the Goddess. No one can set foot in the temple of the goddess without their permission.
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What to do if the langur is not found during Virgo Pujan?
If you are worshiping the girl and you do not get the langur, then you can worship the doll instead of Batuk Bhairav. After the puja, donate all the things offered to the doll and Batuk to a child. By doing this you will get the fruits of Batuk Puja and your worship will be considered completely. You can also offer Batuk Bhairav’s offerings to the dog. The reason for this is that the dog is considered the vehicle of Bhairav Baba.
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