Kanya Puja in Navratri 2025 is generally done on Durga Ashtami or Maha Navami, and in 2025 these fall on 30 September (Ashtami) and 1 October (Navami).

Key dates and timings 2025

  • Sharadiya Navratri 2025 runs from 22 September to 1 October 2025.
  • Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) Tithi: 30 September 2025, Tuesday.
  • Maha Navami Tithi: 1 October 2025, Wednesday.

Most commonly followed options for Kanya Puja (Kanjak/Kumari Puja):

  • Do Kanya Puja on Ashtami (30 September 2025).
  • Or on Navami (1 October 2025).
  • Some families do it on both days, or even small Kumari Puja all nine days, depending on parampara.

Auspicious muhurat (Kanya Puja window)

Different sources give slightly different “best” slots, but they broadly agree on daytime, after proper Navratri puja:

  • Ashtami Kanya Puja (30 September 2025)
    • One detailed muhurat given is around 10:40 AM – 12:10 PM as a very shubh time for Kanya Puja on Ashtami.
* Economic Times and other panchang-based guides also treat daytime (especially mid‑morning to early afternoon) as ideal, within Ashtami Tithi.
  • Navami Kanya Puja (1 October 2025)
    • One guide suggests: worship Maa Durga early (e.g., around Brahma muhurat and early morning), then Kanya Puja in the morning to forenoon window , e.g., roughly 8:00 AM – 9:50 AM type slot.
* Again, the key is staying within Navami Tithi and choosing a stable daytime period.

Because exact muhurat can vary by location and local panchang , many religious sites advise checking a reliable local panchang or temple for your city-specific timings.

What most people follow

  • Many households:
    • Prefer Ashtami for Kanjak/Kumari Puja.
  • Others:
    • Prefer Navami , especially if family tradition is Navami Kanya Puja.
  • Both days are considered equally auspicious in most modern explanations, and articles explicitly say “choose Ashtami or Navami as per family custom and convenience.”

Mini guide: how to decide for 2025

When planning “when to do Kanya Puja in Navratri 2025”, you can think in three steps:

  1. Check family tradition first
    • If your family or kul‑purohit has always done Ashtami Kanjak , follow 30 September 2025.
 * If tradition is **Navami Kanya Puja** , plan for 1 October 2025.
  1. Match with a shubh daytime slot
    • For Ashtami 2025, mid‑morning to early afternoon (for example, around 10:40 AM–12:10 PM) is highlighted as especially auspicious.
 * For Navami 2025, early morning Navratri puja then mid‑morning Kanya Bhoj is widely recommended.
  1. Take local panchang/temple confirmation
    • For the most precise city‑wise muhurat, check a trusted panchang site or local temple a few days before Navratri 2025 begins.

Brief note on the ritual

Across news and spiritual articles, some core points repeat:

  • Girls (usually age 1–10 , pre‑puberty) are worshipped as living forms of Maa Durga.
  • Traditionally, 7, 9, or 11 girls are invited, but modern guides stress that even one or a few are fine; sincerity is more important than number.
  • The classic prasad menu is puri, kala chana, and halwa (sometimes kheer), along with small gifts like fruits, sweets, or useful items.

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