ChaitraNavratri 2026 Kanya Puja: Girl worship has special significance in Chaitra Navratri. Girls aged between 02 to 10 years are invited at the time of Kanya Puja. After this, they are fed offerings of halwa, puri and gram. At the end, blessings are taken by giving them some amount and touching their feet. It is believed that without Kanya Puja, the worship and fasting of Navratri is not successful. Kanya Puja is done on the Ashtami and Navami tithi of Navratri.
Ashtami of Navratri is also called Maha Ashtami and Durga Ashtami. This year the Ashtami Tithi of Navratri is tomorrow i.e. 26th March. Navami will be celebrated on 27th March. A langur is also called at the time of Kanya Puja. He is also fed food. Let us know what is the importance of Langur in Kanya Puja. Why is it necessary to call this?
What is a langur?
Many people may not know about Langur. Actually, at the time of Kanya Puja, people invite a boy along with the girls. That child itself is called Langur. Just as girls are considered to be the form of Goddess Durga, similarly Langur is considered to be the form of Bhairavnath. It is very important to call the child during Kanya Puja. Without this, Kanya Puja is considered incomplete. A small child is also called ‘Langoor’, ‘Languria’ or ‘Batuk’.
Why is Langur worshipped?
The question also arises that why Langur i.e. a small child is worshiped in Kanya Puja? There is a mythological story of worshiping Langur in Kanya Puja. Lord Shiva had taken the form of ‘Bhairav’ to protect Mother Durga. At that time Mother had given this boon to Bhairav that the devotees would have to worship you along with my worship. Only then will my puja be completed. Therefore, a boy along with girls is considered to be the form of Bhairav and is worshipped.
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