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Kanya Pujan 2026: Essential Guide To Making Traditional Halwa Puri And Kala Chana
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News18•18-10-2026, 18:07
Kanya Pujan 2026: Essential Guide To Making Traditional Halwa Puri And Kala Chana
- •Kanya Pujan or Kanjak Puja is a key ritual of Sharadiya Navratri where young girls aged 2 to 10 are worshipped as manifestations of Goddess Durga.
- •In 2026, Kanya Pujan falls on Monday, October 19 for Durga Ashtami, and some families may observe it on Tuesday, October 20 for Maha Navami.
- •The traditional prasad plate consists of three essential items: Sooji Halwa, Puri, and Kala Chana.
- •Sooji halwa is a sweet dish made by roasting semolina in ghee and cooking it with sugar, water, and aromatic cardamom or nuts.
- •Puri and kala chana provide the savoury balance to the festive meal, prepared simply without onion or garlic to respect the ritual customs.
Key Questions Answered
In 2026, Kanya Pujan falls on Monday, October 19 for Durga Ashtami and Tuesday, October 20 for Maha Navami. According to the Delhi Panchang and NDTV reports, the Ashtami Kanya Pujan muhurat is from 8:29 AM to 10:16 AM on October 19, while the Navami Abhijit Muhurat falls between 11:43 AM and 12:29 PM on the same day.
The traditional Kanya Pujan prasad plate consists of three core components: sooji halwa made with semolina and ghee, freshly deep-fried fluffy puris, and savory kala chana prepared without onions or garlic.
During Kanya Pujan, young girls between the ages of 2 and 10 are worshipped as living manifestations of Goddess Durga and invited into homes to receive a traditional festive meal.
