Chaitra Navratri: Devotees offer prayer to Goddess Chandraghanta on Day 3

On the eighth and ninth day, Yagna (sacrifice offered to the fire) is performed to honor Durga Mata and bid her farewell. On these days Kanya Puja is performed. Nine young girls (those who have not reached at the puberty stage) representing the nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped. A young boy also accompanies them who symbolizes Bhairav, who is considered as protector against all evils.