Kanya Puja in 2025 is mainly observed on Tuesday, 30 September 2025 , during Maha Ashtami of Shardiya Navratri, with some families also choosing Wednesday, 1 October 2025 (Navami) according to their tradition.

Key dates and timings

  • Primary Kanya Puja date (Ashtami): 30 September 2025, Tuesday.
  • Alternative date (Navami): 1 October 2025, Wednesday, followed by those who do Kanya Puja on Navami instead of Ashtami.
  • Ashtami tithi: Starts 29 September 2025 at about 4:31 PM and ends 30 September 2025 around 6:06 PM.

Auspicious time (muhurat)

  • Many panchang and media sources note morning to midday as the preferred time for Kanya Puja on 30 September 2025, especially before noon.
  • One detailed reference highlights Abhijit Muhurat on 30 September 2025 roughly between 11:47 AM and 12:35 PM as especially auspicious, while advising to avoid Rahu Kaal (around 3:09 PM–4:39 PM).

Ashtami vs Navami choice

  • Many traditions and popular panchang guides recommend Ashtami (30 September) as the main day for Kanya Puja.
  • However, several communities and families follow Navami (1 October) , and this is also considered acceptable; the choice often depends on family parampara and regional customs.

Short practical guidance

  • If you follow Ashtami Kanya Puja , plan your Kanya Bhoj and Kumari Puja on 30 September 2025 , preferably in the morning or around Abhijit Muhurat.
  • If your family or local temple traditionally does it on Navami , then perform it on 1 October 2025 following the same rituals (feeding girls, offering prasad like puri, chana, halwa, etc.).

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