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Religion
Devotees Perform Kanjak Puja on Ashtami in Kurali, Mohali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 04:01 AM
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On the auspicious Ashtami, worshippers gathered in Kurali, Mohali district, to conduct the traditional Kanjak ceremony.
Kurali, a town in Mohali district of Punjab, witnessed a gathering of devotees on the Ashtami day to perform the Kanjak puja, a ritual observed by the local Hindu community. The ceremony took place at the town's main temple, where participants offered prayers and performed the customary rites associated with the occasion.
Organisers of the event reported a steady turnout of families and senior citizens, reflecting the community's continued reverence for traditional observances. The puja, conducted in accordance with age‑old customs, involved the chanting of hymns and the offering of symbolic items to the deity.
Local authorities noted that the event proceeded without any disruptions, and the atmosphere remained peaceful throughout the proceedings. The Kanjak puja on Ashtami underscored the cultural fabric of Kurali, highlighting the town's commitment to preserving its religious heritage.
Organisers of the event reported a steady turnout of families and senior citizens, reflecting the community's continued reverence for traditional observances. The puja, conducted in accordance with age‑old customs, involved the chanting of hymns and the offering of symbolic items to the deity.
Local authorities noted that the event proceeded without any disruptions, and the atmosphere remained peaceful throughout the proceedings. The Kanjak puja on Ashtami underscored the cultural fabric of Kurali, highlighting the town's commitment to preserving its religious heritage.