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Religion
Seva Bharati Holds Kanya Bhoj on Navratri Day One in Ujjain, Over 700 Girls Attend
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 02:01 PM
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On the first day of Navratri, Seva Bharati organized a Kanya Bhoj at Freiganj tobacco market in Ujjain, drawing more than 700 girls from across the city.
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh – Seva Bharati marked the opening day of Navratri with a large‑scale Kanya Bhoj at the Freiganj tobacco market. The event, the 24th edition of the annual programme, featured a communal meal for young girls, a tradition aimed at celebrating feminine energy during the festival.
More than 700 participants, ranging from school‑age children to adolescents, gathered from various parts of the city. Organisers arranged seating, food stalls and cultural performances, ensuring a festive atmosphere while adhering to local health guidelines.
The gathering highlighted the community’s commitment to cultural preservation and gender‑focused initiatives. Officials from the local municipal body and representatives of Seva Bharati praised the turnout, noting that such events foster social cohesion and empower girls through collective celebration.
No incidents were reported, and the programme concluded with a traditional prayer to the various forms of the Mother Goddess, reinforcing the religious significance of Navratri in the region.
More than 700 participants, ranging from school‑age children to adolescents, gathered from various parts of the city. Organisers arranged seating, food stalls and cultural performances, ensuring a festive atmosphere while adhering to local health guidelines.
The gathering highlighted the community’s commitment to cultural preservation and gender‑focused initiatives. Officials from the local municipal body and representatives of Seva Bharati praised the turnout, noting that such events foster social cohesion and empower girls through collective celebration.
No incidents were reported, and the programme concluded with a traditional prayer to the various forms of the Mother Goddess, reinforcing the religious significance of Navratri in the region.