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Kanyaa Poojaa

According to scriptural injunctions Kanyaa Poojaa or the worship of nine girls, between the ages of two to ten years is but a representation of the Divine Mother. Devotees who worship the Divine Mother in the form of Durgaa, Kaali, Lakshmi and Saraswatee during the Nau Raatri period perform Kanyaa Poojaa at the end of their ‘vrat’ or sacrifice. It can also be performed whenever Devi Poojaa is done. Offerings of chandan, malas, flowers, aartee, dakshinaa and other gifts are made to them. Each ‘Devi’ or girl is symbolic of some benefit derived from the sacrifice and worship. The following is an account of the nine Devis and the benefits.

 

AGE

NAME

EFFECT or BENEFIT

Two years Kumaarika End of afflictions, enemies, enhancement of wealth, prosperity good health
Three years Trimoorti Prosperity, family welfare
Four years Kalyaani Good knowledge, victory desires fulfilled
Five years Rohini End of afflictions
Six years Kaalikaa End of enemies
Seven years Chandikaa Gift of wealth
Eight years Shaambhavi Government recognition, victory in battle
Nine years Durgaa Peace after death
Ten years Subhadra Fulfillment of desires