Kumari Puja: a special rite of Durga Puja
Kumari Puja is a highlight of Durga Puja, especially at Belur Math. Here are the facts we could confirm.
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What is Kumari Puja
Kumari is described as a manifestation of the goddess Durga, a goddess of fertility. Kumari Puja is the worship of this form. (Source: Wikipedia, Durga Puja)
On which day
Wikipedia says some places perform Kumari Puja on the ninth day, alongside the homa and bhog rites. (Source: Wikipedia, Durga Puja)
In Drik Panchang's Kolkata list for 2027, Kumari Puja is listed under Durga Ashtami, Thursday 7 October. (Source: Drik Panchang, Durga Puja 2027 calendar (Kolkata))
So the day can differ from place to place.
The Belur Math tradition
According to Wikipedia's Belur Math article, Vivekananda started the Kumari Puja tradition there in 1901. (Source: Wikipedia, Belur Math)
💡 Belur Math is crowded on puja days. Check the Math's announcements beforehand and go early.
Questions
- What is Kumari Puja?
- The worship of the Kumari form of Durga, a rite within Durga Puja.
- When is Kumari Puja in 2027?
- Thursday, 7 October 2027, Durga Ashtami, in Drik Panchang's Kolkata list.
- When did Kumari Puja at Belur Math start?
- Per Wikipedia, Vivekananda started the tradition in 1901.
See also
Durga Puja 2027Durga Puja 2026Belur Math guideSandhi PujaNavratri 2027