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Kanya Puja 2026 Date: Know correct dates, auspicious timings, and rituals from Devi Bhagavata Purana
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News18•13-10-2026, 12:15
Kanya Puja 2026 Date: Know correct dates, auspicious timings, and rituals from Devi Bhagavata Purana
- •According to the Devi Bhagavata Purana, Kanya Puja can be performed from Pratipada to Mahanavami during Navratri.
- •In 2026, Durga Ashtami and Mahanavami fall on the same day, Monday, October 19, making it ideal for Kanya Puja.
- •The auspicious morning muhurat for worship is between 06:24 AM and 07:50 AM, followed by Kanya Puja between 09:15 AM and 10:40 AM.
- •Girls aged between 2 to 10 years are considered embodiments of different forms of goddesses and are worshipped along with a boy representing Batuk Bhairav.
Key Questions Answered
In 2026, Durga Ashtami and Mahanavami fall on the same day, Monday, October 19. If daily Kanya Puja is not possible throughout Navratri, you can properly perform the ritual on this date to attain full merits.
Worship for Durga Ashtami and Mahanavami can be performed in the morning during the Amrit-Sarvottam Muhurat from 06:24 AM to 07:50 AM. Afterward, invite the girls and perform Kanya Puja in the Shubh-Uttam Muhurat between 09:15 AM and 10:40 AM.
For Kanya Puja, there should be at least 1 girl and 1 boy, with the total number of girls ranging from 1 to 9, while the boy represents Batuk Bhairav. The participating girls must be between 2 and 10 years of age.
