Sharada Navarathri Mahotsavam 2026 - Chandi Homam
Durga Ashtami Special Puja – Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 5:00 PM
Chandi Homam is a powerful Vedic fire ritual dedicated to Goddess Chandi, the fierce and compassionate manifestation of the Divine Mother who protects devotees, removes negativity, and restores courage, clarity, and spiritual strength.
During Sharada Navarathri Mahotsavam 2026, Sri Ganesha Temple Plano will conduct Chandi Homam on Durga Ashtami, Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Durga Ashtami is one of the most sacred days of Navarathri and is devoted to worshipping the victorious and protective power of Goddess Durga.
Devotees are invited to participate in this sacred Homam and seek the blessings of the Divine Mother for protection, peace, good health, family harmony, prosperity, and spiritual progress.
The Spiritual Significance of Chandi Homam
Goddess Chandi represents Divine Shakti—the sacred power that destroys ignorance, overcomes negativity, protects righteousness, and guides devotees toward inner transformation.
The word Chandi refers to the dynamic and unconquerable form of the Divine Mother. Her strength is not merely external or destructive. It is the spiritual power within us that helps overcome fear, doubt, anger, attachment, harmful tendencies, and the obstacles that prevent us from living with courage and clarity.
The sacred fire of the Homam represents purification and transformation. As offerings are made into the fire with Vedic mantras, devotees symbolically surrender their worries, limitations, and negative tendencies while praying for renewed strength, wisdom, and divine protection.
Chandi Homam and the Devi Mahatmyam
Chandi Homam is closely connected with the Devi Mahatmyam, also known as the Durga Saptashati or Chandi Path. This sacred scripture contains 13 chapters describing the victories of the Divine Mother over powerful forces of ignorance, ego, attachment, and negativity.
The Devi Mahatmyam glorifies the Goddess through her divine manifestations, including Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswathi. These forms represent the spiritual powers needed to overcome darkness, cultivate prosperity and harmony, and awaken wisdom.
During Chandi Homam, offerings are made into the sacred fire in connection with the mantras and teachings of all 13 chapters.
Why Is Chandi Homam Performed on Durga Ashtami?
Durga Ashtami, the eighth day of Navarathri, celebrates the supreme protective power of Goddess Durga. It is considered an especially auspicious day to pray for the removal of obstacles, freedom from negativity, and the strength to overcome difficulties.
Devotees traditionally participate in this worship to pray for:
- Divine protection and courage
- Removal of obstacles and negative influences
- Peace and harmony within the family
- Good health and overall well-being
- Clarity, confidence, and inner strength
- Prosperity and success in righteous pursuits
- Spiritual purification and progress
Chandi Homam at Sri Ganesha Temple Plano
The evening's sacred worship will include:
- Vighneswara Puja
- Sankalpam
- Punyaha Vachanam
- Kalasha Sthapana
- Agniprathishtapana
- Chandi Homam covering all 13 chapters
- Purnahuthi
- Aarathi
- Prasadam
Through Sankalpam, devotees place their prayers and intentions before the Divine Mother. The worship culminates with Purnahuthi, the final sacred offering symbolizing surrender and completion, followed by Aarathi and Prasadam.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Chandi Homam sponsorship: $301
Location: Sri Ganesha Temple, 6508 K Avenue, Plano, TX 75074
For more information: 972-943-9543
Join us on Durga Ashtami and experience the sacred power of Chandi Homam. May Goddess Chandi remove obstacles, dispel fear and negativity, and bless all devotees with courage, protection, peace, prosperity, and spiritual strength.
