Puja Schedule
Day of Devotion
A Day Wovenin Ritual & Rhythm
From the first Mangal Aroti at dawn to the immersion procession at night, every hour of Ashtami carries its own ritual and its own energy. Here's how the day unfolds.
06:00 AM
Mangal Aroti
The day begins with the first offering of light to the Goddess, as the pandal wakes to the sound of conch shells and bells.
08:00 AM
Pushpaanjali
Devotees gather for the communal flower offering, repeating the mantras together in one voice.
12:30 PM
Bhog
A shared meal, cooked and served by volunteers to hundreds of visitors across the afternoon.
04:00 PM
Sandhi Puja
The most sacred 48 minutes of the festival, bridging Ashtami and Navami with 108 lamps and offerings.
07:00 PM
Cultural Events
An evening of music, dance, and performances on the community stage, open to every generation.
08:30 PM
Dhunuchi Naach
Dancers carry burning incense pots in a rhythmic offering, one of the night's most striking sights.
10:00 PM
Immersion
The idol is carried through the streets in procession for its final journey to the river.