Guide
The Rituals
A short primer to what happens each day, and why.
Bodhon
The awakening of the goddess on Sashti evening under a bel tree.
Kola Bou Snan
The ritual bath of the plantain bride at dawn on Saptami.
Pushpanjali
Offerings of flowers and mantras — the heart of every morning.
Sandhi Puja
The sacred junction between Ashtami and Navami — 48 minutes of intense worship.
Homa
The Navami fire ritual, invoking Durga's fierce compassion.
Sindoor Khela
Married women anoint the goddess and each other with vermilion on Dashami.
Bisarjan
The final immersion — Maa returns to Kailash until next year.