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THURSDAY
Panchami
THE BEGINNING
Morning
Pratima to Mandap
The sacred idol is brought to the Puja mandap.
DAILY OBSERVANCES
Rituals & Timings
Plan your visit around the daily Puja programme.
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FRIDAY
Shashthi
BODHON
8:30 AM
Shashthi Puja
Traditional worship and prayers to Maa Durga.
6:00 PM
Bodhon, Amantran & Adhibash
The ceremonial invocation and welcome of the Goddess.
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SATURDAY
Saptami
DAY ONE
7:00 AM
Nabapatrika Snaan
The traditional ceremonial bathing of Nabapatrika.
11:00 AM
Pushpanjali
Devotees offer flowers and prayers to Maa Durga.
6:30 PM
Sandhyarati
Evening devotional worship and aarti.
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SUNDAY
Saptami
DAY TWO
5:53 AM
Saptami Puja
Morning worship and traditional rituals.
10:00 AM
Pushpanjali
Collective prayers and flower offerings.
6:30 PM
Sandhyarati
Evening aarti in honour of Maa Durga.
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MONDAY
Ashtami
SANDHI PUJA
By 7:15 AM
Ashtami Puja
Morning rituals to be completed by the stated time.
7:26–8:14 AM
Sandhi Puja
The sacred ritual marking the transition between Ashtami and Navami.
After Sandhi Puja
Pushpanjali
Flower offerings and prayers by devotees.
6:30 PM
Sandhyarati
Evening devotional aarti.
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TUESDAY
Navami
YAGNA
By 9:31 AM
Navami Puja
Traditional worship and sacred rituals.
11:00 AM
Pushpanjali
Collective flower offerings and prayers.
1:00 PM
Yagna
A sacred fire ritual as part of the Puja observances.
6:30 PM
Sandhyarati
Evening aarti and devotional prayers.
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WEDNESDAY
Dashami
FAREWELL
8:30 AM
Dashami Puja
Traditional worship on the final day of the Puja.
9:30 AM
Sindoor Daan
A traditional farewell ritual filled with devotion and blessings.