Durga Puja 2023: When Is Kumari Puja? Girl Child Of Every Age Has Different Significance, All You Need To Know

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Durga Puja 2023: Durga Puja has already started people are observing each day of this festival with utmost devotion and performing rituals to show dedication towards Goddess Durga. There are numerous puja that are done on these 4 days and one of them is Kumari Puja which holds immense significance in Hinduism.

Let us know more about Kumari Puja, the significance associated with it, and the relevance of worshipping a girl child of different ages.

Durga Puja 2023: When Is Kumari Puja? Meaning
This year Kumari Puja will be observed on Ashtami or the 8th day of Durga Puja. The Ashtami Tithi starts on 21 October 2023 at 09:53 pm and the Ashtami Tithi ends on 22 October 2023 at 07:58 pm.

The term "Kumari" refers to a young, prepubescent girl who is considered the embodiment of the divine feminine energy, and represents the goddess Durga. Therefore, she is worshipped during this ceremony. This puja is also known as Kumari Pujan or Kumari Ashtami and it is a significant Hindu ritual and tradition observed in some parts of India and Nepal.

Kumari Puja is a way of celebrating and honoring divine feminine energy or Shakti and strength. Usually, a young girl between age 2 and 12 are considered a living goddess during the ceremony. She is associated with the nurturing aspect of Goddess Durga, purity, and innocence. Therefore, her presence is considered a significant part of the festival.

Durga Puja 2023: Girl Child Of Every Age Has Different Significance During Kumari Puja

• A 2-year-old girl ends sorrow and poverty.
• A 3-year-old girl is known as Trimurti and worshipping her brings wealth and prosperity to the family.
• A 4-year-old girl is known as Kalyani and worshipping her brings happiness and prosperity.
• A 5-year-old girl is known as Rohini and worshipping her provides relief from diseases.
• A 6-year-old girl is known as Kalia and worshipping her helps one to attain knowledge and Rajyoga.
• A 7-year-old girl is known Chandika and it worshipping her brings happiness and prosperity.
• An 8-year-old girl is known Shambhavi and worshipping her brings name and fame.
• A 9-year-old girl is known as Durga and worshipping her brings happiness and prosperity, enemies get defeated and difficult tasks get accomplished.
• A 10-year-old girl is known as Subhadra and she fulfills desires and provides happiness.

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