Navratri 2026 Kanya Pujan Muhurat, October 19: Kanjak Puja timings, vidhi, rituals & what to offer young girls

Sharadiya Navratri 2026 is nearing its conclusion, with Navami falling on Monday, October 19. On this day, devotees worship Goddess Durga, perform Kanya Pujan and offer traditional food and gifts to young girls, who are regarded as manifestations of the goddess. The ritual is an important part of Navratri celebrations in many Hindu households, with devotees completing their prayers and, according to their traditions, breaking their fast. Kanya Pujan, also known as Kanjak Puja, involves inviting young girls home, offering them a traditional meal and seeking their blessings. Here are the Navratri 2026 Navami Kanya Pujan muhurat timings, puja vidhi and rituals for October 19.

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Navratri 2026 Kanya Pujan muhurat on October 19

According to the Panchang timings provided, Navami Tithi begins at 10:52 am on Monday, October 19. Devotees observing Navami can perform Kanya Pujan during these auspicious periods:

• Abhijit Muhurat: 11:43 am to 12:28 pm
• Chal Choghadiya: 1:32 pm to 2:57 pm
• Labh Choghadiya: 2:57 pm to 4:23 pm
• Amrit Choghadiya: 4:23 pm to 5:48 pm

Muhurat timings may vary by location. Devotees should consult their local Panchang to confirm the timings applicable to their city.

Kanya Pujan significance

Kanya Pujan is traditionally performed on Ashtami or Navami during Navratri. The ritual involves worshipping young girls as symbolic representations of the divine feminine and offering them food, fruits and gifts.

Halwa, puri and black chickpeas are commonly prepared as prasad for the occasion. Many families also offer clothing, money or educational supplies to the girls. According to Hindu religious beliefs, performing Kanya Pujan with devotion is considered an auspicious way to conclude Navratri worship and seek Goddess Durga's blessings.

Navratri 2026 Kanya Pujan vidhi: Step-by-step rituals

Devotees can follow these traditional steps for Kanya Pujan on October 19:

• Clean the house and prepare for puja: Wake up early, clean the home, take a bath and wear clean clothes before beginning the worship.
• Offer bhog to Goddess Durga: Prepare halwa, puri and black chickpeas and offer them to the goddess after completing the usual puja rituals.
• Invite young girls: Invite 3, 5, 7 or 9 girls to participate in Kanya Pujan, according to family customs and convenience.
• Wash their feet: Traditionally, devotees wash the girls' feet with clean water and gently dry them before asking them to sit comfortably.
• Apply tilak and tie kalava: Apply tilak to their foreheads and tie a kalava, or sacred thread, around their wrists. Some families also offer a chunri as part of the ritual.
• Serve the prasad: Offer the girls halwa, puri, black chickpeas and other traditional dishes, including kheer if prepared.
• Offer fruits and gifts: Give each girl a fruit, such as a banana, apple or pomegranate. Devotees may also offer clothing, educational supplies, money or other gifts according to their means and traditions.
• Seek their blessings: After the meal, devotees traditionally touch the girls' feet as a gesture of respect and seek their blessings before seeing them off.

What to keep in mind for Navami Kanya Pujan

As Navami falls on October 19, devotees observing the festival on this day can plan their Kanya Pujan around the listed auspicious timings. Families should also consider local Panchang timings and their established customs when deciding when to perform the ritual and break their fast.


Disclaimer: This article is based on religious beliefs and traditional Panchang timings, which may vary by location.