Statements (22)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:ritual
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:Kumari_Puja
|
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
emphasizes respect for women and girls
|
| gptkbp:date |
eighth or ninth day of Navaratri
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Kanya Puja
|
| gptkbp:mainDeity |
gptkb:Durga
gptkb:Kumari |
| gptkbp:numberOfGirls |
usually 9
|
| gptkbp:participants |
prepubescent girls
|
| gptkbp:performedAt |
gptkb:Durga_Puja
gptkb:Navaratri |
| gptkbp:practicedIn |
gptkb:Hindus
|
| gptkbp:region |
gptkb:India
gptkb:Nepal |
| gptkbp:rituals |
giving gifts
washing feet offering food |
| gptkbp:significance |
worship of young girls as manifestations of goddess Durga
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
purity
divine feminine power |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Navaratri
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|