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Kanya pujan significance: The holy festival of Navratri is the time to worship Maa Durga. Nine different forms of mother are worshiped in these nine days. Navratri ends with Virgo Pujan, which is considered a symbol of strength and prosperity. In Kanya Pujan, young girls are worshiped as the form of Maa Durga, they are given food and then Dakshina is given while departing. The tradition of giving this Dakshina is not just a custom, but is hidden behind it deeply religious and spiritual significance.
When is Virgo Pujan 2025?
According to almanac, Sharadiya of 2025 this year Navratri Starting from 22 September and celebrated till 1 October. This time both Ashtami and Navami are becoming auspicious coincidence of Virgo worship on both dates. According to your tradition, you can worship the girl on 30 September (Ashtami) or 1 October (Navami).
Importance of Dakshina after Virgo Pujan
Symbol of respect and gratitude
When we go to someone’s house as a guest or do some good work, we call him thank you. Similarly, when we call girls in our house as Maa Durga, we express respect and gratitude to them by giving Dakshina after their worship. This Dakshina symbolizes that we are heartily grateful to their arrival and blessings.
Fruit of charity and virtue
According to the scriptures, charity has special significance. Giving money or something to girls as Dakshina is considered a type of donation. This donation is directly offered at the feet of Maa Durga. It is believed that it brings happiness and prosperity in the house and by the grace of Mother Durga, all wishes are fulfilled.
Discharge of tradition
The tradition of Kanya Pujan has been going on since time immemorial. Dakshina is an integral part in this tradition. It is not only money or gift, but part of our culture and rites. By giving this, we keep our cultural heritage alive. This Dakshina also gives happiness to those young girls who Maa durga Is the form of
Spiritual advantage
By giving Dakshina to girls, the fruit of worship is complete. It is believed that any worship or ritual remains incomplete without Dakshina. Giving Dakshina gives blessings of deities and gives full fruits of worship.
What should be given in Dakshina?
After Virgo Pujan, you can give anything according to your reverence and strength in Dakshina, such as pencil boxes, books, toys, clothes or other useful things. It is also considered auspicious to give sweets or fruits with Dakshina. On the other hand, if you are not able to worship a girl at home for some reason, then you can go to the temple and offer it to Mata Rani.
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