Sandhi Puja: the junction of Ashtami and Navami
Sandhi Puja is one of the most important moments of Durga Puja. Here is when it happens and what is done.
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What is Sandhi Puja
It is performed at the junction of Ashtami and Navami, the moment linked with Durga's fierce battle against Mahishasura and the demons Chanda and Munda. (Source: Wikipedia, Durga Puja)
The Chamunda story
It is said that at this moment Chamunda emerged from Durga's third eye and killed Chanda and Munda. (Source: Wikipedia, Durga Puja)
108 lamps, 108 lotuses
108 lotuses are offered and 108 lamps are lit. The rite lasts 48 minutes: the last 24 of Ashtami and the first 24 of Navami. (Source: Wikipedia, Durga Puja)
Some regions perform an animal sacrifice, but many use a symbolic one: a flour effigy smeared with vermilion stands for blood. (Source: Wikipedia, Durga Puja)
Sandhi Puja in 2027
In Drik Panchang's Kolkata list for 2027, Ashtami is Thursday, 7 October, and Sandhi Puja is on Friday, 8 October. Clock times are not yet published; they will be added to our page once announced. (Source: Drik Panchang, Durga Puja 2027 calendar (Kolkata))
💡 Check the panjika and the pandal committee for the exact time, and arrive at least half an hour early.
Questions
- What is Sandhi Puja?
- The puja at the junction of Ashtami and Navami, with 108 lamps and 108 lotuses.
- How long does Sandhi Puja last?
- 48 minutes: the last 24 of Ashtami and the first 24 of Navami.
- Sandhi Puja time 2027
- Sandhi Puja falls on 8 October 2027 (Friday). Clock times are not out yet; see our Durga Puja 2027 page.
- Who is Chamunda in Sandhi Puja?
- She is said to have emerged from Durga's third eye and killed Chanda and Munda.
See also
Durga Puja 2027Durga Puja 2026Kumari PujaNabapatrikaNavratri 2027