Kanjak Puja, also known as Kanya Pujan, is an auspicious Hindu event. This is celebrated on the eighth or ninth day of Navaratri. On this day, Indian households welcome 9 young girls and a boy who have not yet hit puberty to their home. Kanjak puja rituals are performed while accompanied by the special Bhog served to them. It is believed that these nine girls represent the different forms of Maa Durga and the boy denotes the devotee Hanuman.
After Kanjan Bhog, a ritual of gifting something meaningful to these kids is performed. However, selecting a perfect Kanjak gift is quite confusing and time-consuming. To help you in sorting this out we have enlisted some kanya pujan gift ideas here:
When Is Kanya Puja 2023
This holy festival of Kanjak Puja is celebrated on every Astami or Navami of Navratri. This year as per the Hindu calendar Astami Puja is marked on October 22 and Navami Puja is on October 23.
7 Unique Kanjak Gift Ideas For Little Girls
With these gift ideas for Kanya Puja, plan something special and unique for kids on Kanjak Puja day:
Handcrafted Magnet
What can be more attractive for kids than the vibrantly painted magnet which appears cute? These magnets come in different animals including koala bears, squirrels, tortoises, giraffes, and many more. With these magnets, they can decorate their study area or even put it on the fridge. You can also choose an upcycled paper magnet with the shape of a butterfly, tree, and much more.
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Accessories
Girls love jewellery and other accessories. With these accessories, you can make their kanjak more exciting and memorable. For such kanjak gift ideas, you have a wide option to choose like colourful bangles, hand jewellery, earring sets, anklets, and many more. Furthermore, you can pick traditional jewellery if you want to celebrate this festival in a traditional way but you can also select from trendy and cute jewellery to match it with fashion.
Pencil Pouch
Another Navratri gift item for Kanjak that never goes out of trend is a pencil pouch made of fabric. With this pouch, they can keep their stationery together and carry it to school. This fits the best for all kids regardless of gender. Further, these pouches come in different shades and prints that make handcrafted fabric pencil pouches appear attractive.
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Puzzle Game
Pick a gift that sharpens their mind, senses, and concentration. Select Indian toys and board games, puzzles, and much more for their intellectual development.
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Pencil Set
Kanjak Puja is an event of worshipping girls below ten. For such kids, colourful wooden pencils make their study time interesting. It is best to buy pencils in sets with different colours and designs. Every set has a different design of pencils. With handmade pencils, you can also gift a notebook to kids.
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Colorful Pen Stands
If you want to add some charm to kanjak gift ideas then a colorful pen stand made of thread and coir will be a beautiful option. This vibrant pen stand not only makes their study area appear eye-catching but also carries a message of environmental protection.
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Hand-Carved Natural Neem Wood Pencil
If you are an eco lover and want something purely handmade for kids as gift ideas for Kanjak then these neem wood pencils are just for you. This set of 5 pencils represents the art of hand-carving while neem wood keeps the kids close to nature. iTokri has this exclusive gift option that could make your Kanjak gift idea a doozy.
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Conclusion
I hope these gift ideas for Kanjak in Navratri will make your festival planning smooth. This Navratri fill your home with the blessing of Maa Durga while promoting handmade art and items. iTokri, one of India’s leading online platforms is filled with a wide range of such handmade kanya pujan gift ideas that represent our local artisans and their skills. Browse through their large collection and you will find the best one for you.
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