Kumaripuja

A special ceremony carried out during navaratripuja. A two year old girl is worshiped during this. It is supposed to be carried out with great pomp and celebrations. The age is not a strict creiterion. Two year old girls are called Kumaris, 3 are called Trimurtis, 4 Kalyani, 5 Rohini, 6 Kali, 7 Chandika, 8 Shambhavi, 9 Durga and 10 Subhadra. The exact specifications are in Devibhagavata Tritiyaskanda.

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Kumari (2)

As per Mahabharata Vanaparva Chapter 23 verse 31, a few maidens emerged from Skanda’s body and these kumaris were known to eat children.

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Kumari (1)

A Kekaya princess married to the Puruvanshi king Bhimasena. Their son was Pratishruva as per Mahabharata Adiparva Chapter 95 verse 43.

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