Kanya Puja
Hindu ritual
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Kanya Puja is a ritual observed during the Hindu festival of Navratri. In this practice, nine young girls are honored and worshipped as embodiments of the goddess Durga. The ritual involves offering them food and gifts as a way to seek blessings and acknowledge the divine feminine energy. This practice is part of the broader celebrations of Navratri, which honors the goddess Durga and her victory over the demon king Mahishasura.12
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