Sandhi Puja a 48 minutes ritual ushers in Maha Nabami. Ma Durga is celebrated in the form of Ma Chamunda during this Puja since Ma Durga is said to have slayed Chanda and Munda, two demons during this time. The Sandhi Puja takes place in the last 24 minutes of Ashtami and first 24 minutes of Nabami. 108 diyas and lotuses are a must during the Puja. It is after witnessing this Sandhi Puja that every Bengali is overwhelmed by sadness. The festival they have waited for years is about to end, Ma...
