Sandhi Puja
Traditionally performed at the exact junction of Ashtami and Navami — a roughly 48-minute window — marking the moment tradition holds Durga became Chamunda to slay Chanda and Munda.
Many families keep this every year, or whenever there is something to give thanks for. Each time is complete in itself.
The sequence differs by region and by family tradition — yours will be confirmed before the day. We describe what families usually observe; we never promise outcomes.
How is Sandhi Puja booked, and what does it cost?
On House of Purohit, a verified Purohit performs Sandhi Puja at your home in Bengaluru starting from ₹5,600, and the ceremony takes about 48m. Every price is shown before payment, the samagri (ritual items) list is provided in advance, and the Purohit is matched to your language, your city and the time you choose. Families unsure whether this is the right ceremony can talk to a Pandit free before booking.
Also known as Sandhikkhon Puja.
Why families observe Sandhi Puja
Traditionally performed at the exact junction of Ashtami and Navami — a roughly 48-minute window — marking the moment tradition holds Durga became Chamunda to slay Chanda and Munda.
- Deity
- Chamunda
- When it's performed
- The Ashtami–Navami junction, precisely timed each year.
- Performed by
- Purohits specializing in Vrata & festival
An auspicious date and time (muhurta) is fixed before booking.
- What is Sandhi Puja?
- Traditionally performed at the exact junction of Ashtami and Navami — a roughly 48-minute window — marking the moment tradition holds Durga became Chamunda to slay Chanda and Munda.
- When is Sandhi Puja performed?
- The Ashtami–Navami junction, precisely timed each year.
- Can Sandhi Puja be done in a flat?
- Yes — most ceremonies we arrange are in apartments. Tell us if the space is small, or if there are smoke alarms; where a fire ritual is part of it, your Purohit plans for the room you have.
- What if the muhurat falls in Rahu kalam?
- When you choose a date, each time window shows its muhurat and whether it overlaps Rahu kalam. Families usually avoid it where the day allows; if it cannot be avoided, your Purohit will say what your tradition does.
- Who takes part in Sandhi Puja?
- A verified Purohit conducts it; the person or couple the ceremony is for sits for the sankalpa, and family may join. Nothing else is needed from you but the name said aloud at the start — and a gotra, if your family knows it.
- How long does Sandhi Puja take?
- About 48m, though this can vary with your family's tradition.
- Can House of Purohit provide the Purohit?
- Yes — a verified Purohit performs Sandhi Puja at your home, with pricing shown before you book.
- Is Sandhi Puja available in Bengaluru?
- Yes, in Bengaluru, from ₹5,600.
Reschedule free, with at least 3 full days’ notice