On this day, people who keep Navratri fast, break the fast by feeding young girls with the traditional bhog of Poori, Sooji Halwa, and Sookhe Kale Chane. The tradition of eating Poori, Sooji Halwa, and Sookhe Kale Chane on Ashtami/Navmi.
Mythological belief
According to Devi Bhagwat Puran, it is believed that the young girls worshipped on this day are the forms of Goddess Durga. It is for the same reason that 9 girls along with 1 boy (called Langur) are worshipped and treated with good food, which is also known as Kanjak Puja or Kanya Pujan.
The combination of poori, halwa, and chana provides all essential nutrients to the human body that helps the digestive system to balance the mechanism after following sattvic diet for 7-8 days.
Benefits of kanjak prasad
Made in desi ghee, chane, poori and halwa all three dishes are healthy. As per experts, chana and sooji are rich in dietary fibre and therefore contribute to better blood sugar levels. They also help maintain and balance cholesterol levels and thereby promote cardiovascular health. It has been found that black chana contains saponins, which prevent the cancer cell from multiplying and spreading in the body. It also contains selenium, important in detoxifying cancer causing compounds.
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