This Heartwarming Video of a Woman Performing Kanjak Puja for Cats Melts the Internet

Mumbai: As the country celebrated Navratri with great pomp and splendour this week, a heartwarming video of a woman honouring her cats as Kanjaks has captured the hearts of many netizens.

The video was shared by Instagram user Sudhir Kudalka, with the caption, "NAVAMI CELEBRATION WITH FOUR-LEGGED KIDS."

In the video, the woman is seen performing Kumari Puja with her fourteen cats, celebrating Mahanavami in a unique way. She performs an aarti, offers cat food on plates, and places ₹100 notes next to the food. She also mentions that the money will go towards buying special treats for her beloved cats.

The video has garnered over 98,797 likes and numerous comments.

How Did the Internet React? 

One user wrote, “Such a creative take on Kumari Puja! It shows that divinity can be celebrated in many forms.”

Another commented, “This is the sweetest way to celebrate! Cats deserve the love too.”

A third user added, “This is how we should honour all living beings. Love it!”

Kumari Puja, also known as Kanya Puja or Kanjak Puja, is a cherished ritual observed during Navratri and Durga Puja. On this day, young girls, regarded as living embodiments of Goddess Durga, are worshipped. The practice highlights the importance of feminine energy and purity in Hindu tradition.