Durga Ashtami & Sandhi Puja 2026 (दुर्गा अष्टमी व सन्धि पूजा)
The Junction Moment of Navratri
🪔 Puja Muhurat
| Occasion | Time (IST) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sandhi Puja Muhurat | 10:28 am – 11:16 am | Sandhi Puja — the last 24 minutes of Ashtami tithi plus the first 24 minutes of Navami tithi (48 minutes total), centred exactly on the moment Ashtami ends and Navami begins. Classically the single most significant moment of Durga Puja, marking the junction between Devi Mahishasuramardini (Ashtami) and Devi Chamunda (Navami) — the point at which the goddess is said to have slain the demon Mahishasura. Within this window, the best time to use is 10:28 AM – 10:40 AM (Good · Shubh). |
About Durga Ashtami & Sandhi Puja
Durga Ashtami (Mahashtami) falls during Sharad Navratri and is followed by its own most significant moment — Sandhi Puja — the precise 48-minute window straddling the exact junction of Ashtami and Navami tithi, marking the point at which Goddess Durga, in her Chamunda form, is said to have slain the demon Mahishasura. It is considered the single most auspicious moment of the entire Durga Puja festival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sandhi Puja falls at the exact Ashtami–Navami tithi junction during Sharad Navratri — see the computed date and muhurat above.
A precise 48-minute window — the last 24 minutes of Ashtami plus the first 24 minutes of Navami.
It marks the exact moment Goddess Durga is believed to have slain the demon Mahishasura, considered the most auspicious point of the whole Durga Puja festival.
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