Shakti Walks Into Our Life
Navratri is not just a festival—it is a reminder that the Divine Feminine, Shakti, is always present in our lives. When Shakti enters, she brings with her a lesson. Sometimes it is courage, sometimes compassion, sometimes the strength to let go, and sometimes the wisdom to rise again. Navratri teaches us that the Divine is not outside us—it flows within us, and each goddess is a reflection of the power we carry in our own soul.
When we allow Shakti to walk into our life, she awakens our inner strength and shows us the way forward. This is why Navratri is not just about worship—it is about transformation.
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The Significance of Kanya Pujan
On the eighth (Maha Ashtami) and ninth (Maha Navami) days of Navratri, devotees perform Kanya Pujan—worship of little girls, considered the embodiment of the nine forms of Goddess Durga.
Why girls?
Because in their innocence, purity, and divinity, they represent the raw form of Shakti. Before they are conditioned by society, little girls carry untouched energy of creation, nurturing, and strength.
What happens in the ritual?
The feet of the girls are washed, they are offered prasad like puri, halwa, chana, and gifts. This is not mere ritual—it is an act of reverence, acknowledging that the feminine force is sacred.
Why it matters today?
In a world that often forgets to respect women, this tradition reminds us that every woman—be it mother, sister, daughter, wife, or friend—is an embodiment of Shakti and deserves honor.
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What We Learn from Kanya Pujan
1. Respect for Women in All Forms – Every woman carries the goddess within her. By honoring the Kanya, we honor the larger principle of womanhood.
2. Equality and Dignity – The ritual symbolizes that divinity does not reside only in temples—it resides in living beings, especially in women and children.
3. Strength and Compassion – Just as the goddess fights evil with courage, yet nurtures with love, women around us balance both energies.
4. Inner Shakti – The ritual is not about outside worship alone—it is a reminder to awaken the feminine power inside us, regardless of gender.
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The Belief & How the Tradition Began
In the Devi Mahatmya and other scriptures, the goddesses appeared in their fiercest forms to destroy evil. But before that final victory, they blessed young girls as carriers of their energy. Over time, saints and devotees began worshiping girls during Navratri to honor this blessing.
The belief is simple yet profound:
Feeding and honoring a Kanya is equal to serving the goddess herself.
When you respect the girl child, you respect the foundation of life.
Neglecting or disrespecting women invites imbalance, while honoring them ensures prosperity and protection.
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Navratri 2025 Dates to Remember
Maha Ashtami: 30th September 2025
Maha Navami: 1st October 2025
On these days, Kanya Pujan is traditionally performed, but the true essence is to carry that respect beyond ritual and into everyday life.
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The Deeper Message
Navratri is not just about fasting, rituals, and worship. It is about learning to:
Burn away the Ravana within—ego, greed, fear, and disrespect.
Recognize that Shakti is not limited to temples—it breathes in every woman you meet.
Understand that when you respect, honor, and uplift women, you align with divine energy.
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Closing Thought
This Navratri, as you light your diyas and sing your prayers, remember this:
Shakti is not outside of you. She is within you, around you, and in every woman you meet.
Kanya Pujan is not just a ritual—it is a sacred reminder that respecting the feminine is respecting life itself.
With love & cosmic guidance,
Himani Goyal
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