Short answer: Kanjak 2026 is on Monday, 19 October. Ashtami and Navami fall on the same day this year, so most Delhi homes will do Kanya Pujan that morning. Below: the timings, how many kanyas to invite, and gift ideas for every budget.
Kanjak 2026 kab hai?
As per Delhi panchang listings, Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami both fall on Monday, 19 October 2026.
- Ashtami tithi: from about 8:27 am on Sunday 18 October to about 10:51 am on Monday 19 October.
- Navami tithi: from about 10:51 am on Monday 19 October to about 12:50 pm on Tuesday 20 October.
- Dussehra: Tuesday, 20 October.
If your family does Kanjak on Ashtami, Monday morning before about 10:51 am works, and some families do it on Sunday the 18th. If you do it on Navami, it is after 10:51 am on Monday. Timings shift a little by city, so check with your family pandit ji or panchang.
Kitne bachche bulaane hain?
Traditionally nine kanyas, usually between 2 and 10 years old, for the nine forms of Durga, plus one boy as the langur (Bhairav). In real life, a younger sister or a neighbour's guest always walks in too. Plan gifts for 12, not 9: "Aunty, mummy ne bheja hai" is a sentence every host has heard.
Kanjak mein kya dein? Gift ideas by budget
Prices below are per kid, for packs of 12.
Under ₹100 per kid
- Nayasa Kanjak dabba: ₹54 per kid (₹649 for 12). Fits puri, chana and halwa, and goes to school later.
- Kanjak dabba + bottle: ₹83 per kid (₹999 for 12). Our pick.
- DOMS Fun Fiesta art kit: ₹100 each. Drawing pad, clay and crayons.
₹100 to ₹200 per kid
- Nayasa dabba + Cello bottle: ₹133 per kid. Two branded gifts.
- 3-dabba set for puri, chana and halwa: ₹167 per kid. The halwa never meets the chane.
- Cartoon tiffin + sipper: ₹183 per kid.
₹250 to ₹500
- Kanjak gifts from ₹251 to ₹499: Skoodle doctor and beauty play kits, Little Berry colouring kits and bento boxes.
- Kanjak gifts under ₹250: stationery kits, colouring kits and pencil cases.
Ready gift bags
- Kanjak gift bags from ₹799 per kid, packed by hand in Saket, with a free langur bag for every 9.
See every pack for 6 or 12 kids here: Kanjak packs.
Why the dabba wins
Halwa is gone in 10 minutes. The dabba goes to school all year. It is also the neatest way to send prasad home: puri, chana and halwa packed and closed, instead of a polythene bag. Parents notice that.
Kanjak checklist
- Suji halwa, puri and kale chane (dry black chickpeas)
- Optional: banana, coconut or kheer
- Red chunni, kalawa (mauli) and roli for tilak
- Shagun envelopes
- A gift for every kanya, plus the langur, plus two extra
Last minute? Raat ke 12 baje bhi.
Woopito delivers 24/7 within 20 km of Saket in about 60 minutes: Saket, Malviya Nagar, Sainik Farms, Pushp Vihar, Greater Kailash, Vasant Kunj, Mehrauli, Chhatarpur and nearby. Order tonight or on Kanjak morning. Need it at 7 am sharp? Add the time in the order note or WhatsApp +91 99115 89330.
FAQ
When is Kanjak in 2026?
Monday, 19 October 2026. Ashtami and Navami both fall on that day as per Delhi panchang listings. Some families do Kanjak on Sunday, 18 October, when Ashtami tithi begins.
How many girls are invited for Kanya Pujan?
Nine girls, usually aged 2 to 10, and one boy as the langur. If nine are not possible, families invite as many as they can.
What is a good Kanjak gift under ₹100?
A branded lunch box. It holds the prasad on the day and becomes a school tiffin after. Woopito's Nayasa dabba pack works out to ₹54 per kid for 12.
Can I get Kanjak gifts delivered on Kanjak morning in Delhi?
Yes. Within 20 km of Saket, Woopito delivers 24/7 in about 60 minutes, including midnight and early morning.
हिंदी में: कंजक 2026
कंजक कब है? दिल्ली पंचांग के अनुसार 2026 में अष्टमी और नवमी दोनों सोमवार, 19 अक्टूबर को हैं। अष्टमी तिथि 18 अक्टूबर सुबह लगभग 8:27 से 19 अक्टूबर सुबह लगभग 10:51 तक है।
कन्या पूजन में क्या दें? टिफिन (डब्बा), पानी की बोतल, स्टेशनरी किट, चुन्नी और शगुन। वूपिटो पर कंजक पैक 6 या 12 बच्चों के लिए, ₹54 प्रति बच्ची से शुरू।
डिलीवरी: साकेत से 20 किलोमीटर तक 24 घंटे, लगभग 60 मिनट में, कंजक की सुबह भी।