New Delhi: Navratri is the most auspicious and grand celebration in India, with the Hindu community coming together to celebrate the festival of welcoming Maa Durga for nine days. Kanya Pujan is done on Ashtami and Navami day, which marks the completion of the nine-day fasting by worshipping young girls as manifestations of Goddess Durga and offering them food, gifts and blessings. The bhog served during the kanya pujan includes Puri, Halwa and Chana, avoiding non-sattvik or garlic and onion food during the puja.

But have you ever wondered why only Chana, Puri and Halwa are served as prasad to young girls and not anything else? The reason is simple because of the deep symbolic meaning and simplicity which lies in this food. The combination carries high nutritional values, energy and a se

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