Sandhi Puja is an important part of Durga Puja festivities and is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm across India. The Sandhi Puja Day holds great significance during Navratri Puja. Sandhi Puja is done at the juncture when Ashtami Tithi ends and Navami Tithi starts. It is believed that Devi Chamunda had appeared during this time to kill demons, Chanda and Munda. This year, the auspicious occasion of Sandhi Puja 2023 will be celebrated on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Sandhi Puja Muhurat will start at 07:04 AM on October 22 and end at 07:52 AM on the same day. The duration of the puja will be 48 minutes. Durga Puja 2023 Full Calendar: Here's a Day-Wise Puja Schedule and Full Durga Pujo Dates.

According to drikpanchang, the Ashtami Tithi will begin at 09:23 AM on October 21 and end at 07:28 AM on October 22, 2023. Scroll down to learn more about the Sandhi Puja 2023 date, Sandhi Puja timings, Sandhi Puja Muhurat, and the significance of the auspicious day.

Sandhi Puja 2023 Date

Sandhi Puja 2023 will be celebrated on Sunday, October 22, 2023.

Sandhi Puja Timings

The Ashtami Tithi will begin at 09:23 AM on October 21 and end at 07:28 AM on October 22, 2023. Bilva Nimantran, Kalparambha, Kola Bou Puja, Akal Bodhon, Amantran and Adhivas – 2023 Date and Significance.

Sandhi Puja Rituals

  1. During Sandhi Puja, various rituals and offerings are made to Goddess Durga. The process typically involves the recitation of mantras, lighting lamps, and the offering of flowers, fruits, sweets, and other symbolic items.

  2. Clean the Puja area and arrange the necessary items like idols or images of Goddess Durga, incense sticks, lamps, flowers, fruits, sweets, sandalwood paste, vermilion (sindoor), and other puja items.

  3. Begin with the invocation of the Goddess by chanting mantras dedicated to Goddess Durga.

  4. Offer flowers, fruits, and sweets to the goddess and light a ghee diya, and incense sticks.

  5. Devotees worship the Goddess and seek her blessings for their well-being and protection.

  6. Perform the Sandhi Puja aarti by chanting bhajans of Durga Maa and seek blessings of the Goddess.

  7. After the completion of the puja, the prasad (blessed offerings) is distributed among the devotees as a symbol of the goddess's blessings. Ayudha Puja 2023, Durga Balidan and Navami Homa Date and Significance.

Sandhi Puja Significance

Sandhi Puja is done at the juncture when Ashtami Tithi ends, and Navami Tithi begins. The day has special significance during Navratri Puja as it is believed that during the juncture, Goddess Durga achieved victory over Mahishasura, signifying the triumph of good over evil. Sandhi Puja Muhurta might fall at any time during the day, and the Puja is done only at that time. It's believed that the energy of the goddess is at its peak during this time, making Sandhi Puja a crucial part of the Durga Puja festivities. It is believed that Devi Chamunda appeared during this time to kill Chanda and Munda.

(The information provided here is based on beliefs and legends only. Before applying any information in real life, consult the concerned expert.)

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