Durga Puja 2026: Why Sandhi Puja Is Performed For Just 48 Minutes Between Ashtami And Navami
Sandhi Puja 2026: Even after the completion of the Ashtami puja during Durga Puja, a special ritual awaits: Sandhi Puja. Preparations for this are made in advance, as the puja time cannot be chosen at your convenience throughout the day. The last 24 minutes of Ashtami and the first 24 minutes of Navami together constitute 48 minutes of Sandhi Puja.
During this time, the Goddess's Chamunda form is worshipped. But why is this union of two dates considered so significant? It is related to a specific battle incident involving the Goddess.
Why Only 48 Minutes For Sandhi Puja? "Sandhi" means the…
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