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Today is the eighth day of the festival of Navratri, which is called Ashtami.This is a nine day festival. During these nine days nine goddess's are worshipped. On the first day barley seeds are planted. On the eighth day the sprouts are taken and the plant is kept in a holy place. People observe fast for seven days and pray for peace and prosperity. The last two days are very important . On these two days small girls who are called
kanjaks are fed. It is believed that nine girls represent the nine goddesses.
First their feet are washed. A red thread is bound on their wrists. Tilak is applied on their forehead. Food is served to them and then they are allowed to leave. In our house we feed many girls. Generally we invite girls from the neighbourhood households. The two pictures shown above depict the children who assembled in our house today and the food for distribution.
These days are also auspicious for toddlers to be initiated into formal education. This practice is known as वि द्याआ रम बमम। Books are also worshipped.
kanjaks are fed. It is believed that nine girls represent the nine goddesses.
First their feet are washed. A red thread is bound on their wrists. Tilak is applied on their forehead. Food is served to them and then they are allowed to leave. In our house we feed many girls. Generally we invite girls from the neighbourhood households. The two pictures shown above depict the children who assembled in our house today and the food for distribution.
These days are also auspicious for toddlers to be initiated into formal education. This practice is known as वि द्याआ रम बमम। Books are also worshipped.
written for Sarah day 20#30DBBC
I remember going to neighbour's houses for lakshmi pooja and used to receive gifts too :) Loved the pictures.
ReplyDeleteThanks Raji. Girls love to collect gifts
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