Chandi Homam Night Puja

Goddess Chandi, also known as Chandika or Chandi Chamundi, is a fierce and protective form of Divine Shakti. She represents the combined cosmic energy of Maa Durga, Maa Lakshmi, and Maa Saraswati, also known as the Tridevi. The name "Chandi" comes from the Sanskrit root ‘Chand’, meaning “to tear apart”—symbolizing Her divine power to annihilate evil and ego-driven tendencies.

As described in the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmya), Goddess Chandi was born from the collective radiance of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh to defeat powerful demons like Mahishasura, Shumbha, and Nishumbha. She is often portrayed with multiple arms, riding a lion, and holding divine weapons—manifesting the supreme might of the Divine Mother.

The Chandi Homam or Maha Chandi Yagam is one of the most potent rituals in the Vedic tradition. It is performed to invoke Maa Chandi’s blessings for removal of negativity, protection from enemies, and victory over obstacles. This sacred fire ritual is particularly powerful when performed on Amavasya, Navratri, Ashtami, or during spiritually potent nights.

Benefits of Chandi Homam

• Offers protection from enemies, evil eye, curses, and black magic
• Neutralizes malefic planetary effects, especially of Rahu and Ketu
• Brings success in court cases, disputes, and all life pursuits
• Removes obstacles, fear, and disease from life
• Ushers fame, name, prosperity, and spiritual power
• Blesses with positive energy, peace, harmony, and emotional healing
• Enhances courage, willpower, and inner strength
• Invites Maa Chandi’s divine grace for all-round growth and victory

Why Are Night Pujas Powerful?

Chandi Homam performed during the night is especially powerful due to the unique cosmic energies that are active at that time. Many sacred scriptures and traditions prescribe night rituals for fierce and transformative deities like Maa Chandi. Here's why:

• Divine Silence & Cosmic Stillness
  Night brings a sacred silence that allows the vibrations of mantras and fire rituals to penetrate deeper into the subtle planes of existence. The veil between worlds becomes thinner, making spiritual work more potent.
• Ruled by Ugra and Mystical Deities
  The night is ruled by fierce and protective energies like Maa Kali.. Performing Homam at night invites their blessings for destruction of negativity and empowerment.
• Mind Turns Inward at Night
  The introspective nature of the night allows the devotee to go deeper within, making it ideal for Sankalpa (intention-setting), meditation, and spiritual awakening during the Homam.
• Enhanced Mantra Siddhi & Absorption
  Chanting Navarna Mantra and Durga Saptashati during night Homam amplifies the mantra's power, increasing the spiritual absorption and siddhi (manifestation of results).
• Protection from Negative Influences
  Night rituals create a spiritual armor that guards against black magic, psychic attacks, and dark influences, ensuring complete energetic protection.
• Ideal for Shakti Awakening
  Chandi Homam at night is highly conducive to kundalini awakening, chakra clearing, and invoking the fierce yet motherly energy of Maa Chandi, who clears all karmic obstacles.

Chandi Homam Procedure | Chandi Homa Vidhi

Kalash Sthapana, Panchang Sthapana (Gauri Ganesh, Punyavachan, Shodash Matrika, Navgraha, Sarvotabhadra), 64 yogini Pujan, Shetrapal Pujan, Swasti Vachan, Sankalpa, Ganesh Pujan and Abhishek, Navgraha Pujan and 108 chants of each planetary mantra, Invocation of major Gods and Goddesses in Kalash, Shree Durga Yantra Pujan, Durga Saptashati recitation, Navaran Mantra Japa 1100 times, Chandi Homa, Aarti, Pushpanjali, Brahmin Bhoj, Daan & Dakshina.

Navaran Mantra

Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundaye Viche

Special Puja Samagri (Ingredients) Used in Chandi Homam | Chandi Yagna

Some common Puja Samagri are used in all pujas like Haldi, Kum Kum, Cotton Wicks, Molly Thread, Abeer, Sindhoor, Akshat Rice, Janeau (Holy Thread), Gangajal (Ganga Water), Kapur (Camphor), Yellow Mustard, Incense Agarbatti, Attar (Fragrances), Dhoop incense, Supari (Betel Nut), Laung Clove, Elaichi (Cardamom), Kamal Gatta (Lotus Seed), Guggal, Altar Cloth, Asan (Pedestal), Kusha Patri (Kusha Ring), Honey, Sugar, Havan Sticks (Mango Stick and Navgraha Sticks Ark for Sun, Palash for Moon, Khadir for Mars, Peepal for Jupiter, Apamarga for Mercury, Audambar for Venus, Shami for Saturn, Durva for Rahu, Kusha for Ketu), Havan Powders & Herbs, Milk, Dahi, Ghee, Panchamrit, Flowers, Fruits, Sweets, Durva, Tulsi, Mango Leaf.   
The above list can vary from one Deity to the Other.

The below Puja Samagri List comprises of items which are of special importance for Chandi Homam

Durga Yantra (At Rudra centre every puja has a specific yantra which is energized and sent to you, for Navchandi Homa the Durga Yantra holds a special significance)
Red Chunri & Red Altar Cloth
Shringar Items (Sindoor, Heena Mehendi, Kajal, Bindi, Bangles, Toe Rings, Comb, Mirror, Payal Anklets, Perfume, Earrings, Nosepin, Necklace, Red Chunri, Alta or Mahavar, Hairpins, Netra Eyes, Mangalsutra, Blouse)
Gulaal
Haldi Turmeric
Dates Khajoor
Honey
Khus Khus
Red Sandalwood
Darbha Grass
Rangoli
Rosewater
Sesame Til Seeds & Oil
Mustard Sarson Seeds & Oil
Ghee for the Lamp (for Akhand Jyot)
Chandan Sandalwood Paste
Batasha
Sweets or Fruits as Naivedya Bhog
Navdhanya Grains: Wheat (Sun), Rice (Moon), Toor Dal Pigeon Peas (Mars), Chick Peas (Jupiter), Moong Dal (Mercury), White Beans (Venus), Black Sesame (Saturn), Indian Black Lentil (Rahu), Horse Grams (Ketu)
Currency Coins

Charity, Donation & Dakshina Performed After Chandi Homam

After completion of all homam rituals certain items are donated by Rudra Centre Puja Services on behalf of the Yajman/Participant of the Puja as per Hindu Shastras. Dakshina is given to the pandits after chanting the Mantras, some items are donated to poor people, some are donated to temples, some items are offered to animals like cows, dogs, cats, birds which helps in wish fulfilment of the Yajman/Participant as per the sankalpa

Dakshina (Money) to Brahmins
Food Grains (Wheat, Rice & Pulses)
Fruits
Food to Animals (Dogs & Cats)
Fodder to Cow
Brahmin Bhoj (Feeding Needy Brahmins)
Donation of Sea & Shell Items (Cowry/Kaudi, Gomati and Shankh)

Puja Prasad Sent After Chandi Yagam

Durga Yantra: Yantras are geometric representation of deities. This yantra can be kept in your purse/wallet/laptop bag/drawer/cash box/puja altar. The best direction for the yantra will be North East Facing South West  
9 Mukhi Rudraksha: 9 mukhi blesses the yajman with protection & peace. This can be worn on the Left hand as a bracelet for best results. You can get in touch with RRCT therapist for guidance  
Tabeez: This amulet consists of Navaran Mantra written on Bhojpatra which was energized in the puja. It can be worn in the neck  
Molly Thread: This Holy thread can be tied on the Left hand  
Dry Fruits Prasad: These were offered to Navchandi Mata during the puja and can be consumed by the Yajman/Participant  
Puja Coins: Puja coin of Ganesh, Laxmi & Saraswati will be sent which can be kept in your purse/wallet/laptop bag/drawer/cash box/puja alter and blesses the yajman/participant with prosperity & luck  
Tilaks: Haldi Kumkum Sandalwood Paste/Powders are sent which can be applied on the Yantra, Deity Idols or Forehead while doing puja  
Vibhuti/Holy Ash: The Ash from the Navchandi Homam will be sent which can be applied on your forehead, throat, chest, biceps  
Holy Betel Nut: Betel Nut decorated in holy thread will be sent for good luck  
Prosperity Bowl: A Prosperity Bowl consisting of Gomati Chakra, Cowry, Sriphal, Lotus Seeds and Shell to be kept in cash box or wallet or money lockers for financial prosperity

What is Samputith Chandi Homa? Difference between Samputith Chandi Homa & Regular Chandi Homa?

The word ‘Samputit’ is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Samput’ which means a ‘covering’ or a shield that has the power to bring together the divine energy in order to get immediate effects. A Samput is chanted or recited before and after every mantra or a path to enhance its power and offer quick results. It is like a capsule that holds together the medicine powder inside it safely. Samput can be in the form of mantra or a chaupai (quatrain verses). A Samputith Chandi Homa comprises of Vedic rituals where a specific mantra or path is recited before and after every path or mantra to increase the power and divinity of the Yagna or Homa. A Samputit Path may vary depending upon the sankalp stated by the Yajman to perform the Chandi puja. Depending upon the sankalp, a Samputith Mantra or path is recited. The Yagna that is performed with Samputith Path is known to generate enormous divine energy and holds a great value as it is known to awaken the Supreme Devi and helps in attaining Her consent to fulfil the wishes of the Yajman. A Samputith Yagna enhances the auspiciousness of the entire puja ritual and is known to be one of the purest and powerful forms of devotion which is performed with modesty and pure admiration to appease the Goddess.

The difference between a Regular Chandi Homa and a Samputith Chandi Homa is that, in a regular Chandi Homa, normal mantra chanting is performed in a continual manner and all the other rituals are performed according to Vedic methods. Whereas, in a Samputith Chandi Homa, after every verse, mantra or chapter a specific mantra or path is recited depending upon the Sankalp or reason to perform the Homa. A Samputith Chandi Homa helps to gather all the power and divine energy of the path or mantra in one place an amplifies the energy and offer quick solution.

Chandi Homam Instructions | What to do when Chandi Yagam is being performed?

The below mentioned instructions are just suggestions to attune to the Chandi homam, however due to hectic/busy lifestyle one may not be able to follow all the suggestions mentioned below and it is completely okay you will still receive the Chandi homam benefits.

Have bath & Wear Clean Clothes Before the Chandi homa  
Avoid Eating Spicy Foods, Onion, Garlic, Non-Vegetarian on the day(s) of the Chandi Yagam.Be in Meditative Mode. Try to minimize distractions  
You can chant the Chandi Beej Mantra Mentioned above while the homam is going on (If you are facing difficulty in pronouncing/chanting the mantra you can connect with our Puja and Homam Service Coordinator who will send you the audio file of Chandi homam Mantra (Contact us at pujaservices@rudracentre.com OR +919326881243)   

As mentioned above it is possible that due to your hectic/busy lifestyle you may not be able to follow these instructions, which is okay, you will still receive the complete benefits of the homam.   

Once Chandi Yagam is booked our team will calculate the most auspicious timing as per the panchang (Hindu Calendar) and email you the schedule (Date & Time) of the puja along the number of the puja coordinator.

Homams By Rudra Centre Puja and Homam Services (How to ensure the Chandi Homam is done as per the Vidhi?)

Rudra Centre Puja and Homam Services is the oldest & most trusted Online Homam and Puja Services provider in the world. Over 20 years we have organized Yagnas, Pujas, Homas & Kathas like Ati Rudra Mahayajna, Sahasra Chandi Homa, Akhand Ramayan Paath, Shiva Maha Puran Katha, 4 Prahar Mahashivratri Mahapuja with teams of 100’s of experienced curated priests for the benefit of Mankind and our global clientele.

Our Karma Kandi Pandits are highly learned in Vedic Shastra, Puranas, Upanishads, Tantras and are well versed with all rituals associated with Chandi & other Dus Mahavidyas. The Pandits have been initiated and have received Diksha for these Mantras that is chanted the Mantras more than 125,000 times (can vary for different Mantras) under the guidance of a Guru.

All of them are guided & curated by Sakhashree Neeta. The Pandits will take Solemn Oath with Betel Nut and Leaf (as per Vedic Shastra) before beginning the homam to complete all the rituals mentioned in the yagam as per Vedic Vidhi.

Multiple Videos and Photos of the Rituals will be shared with you on Email and WhatsAppYou can connect with the priest on video call using Skype/Zoom/Whatsapp and Watch all the homa rituals LIVE

What will be required from my side to perform Chandi Homam Online?

Rudra Centre priests will perform Chandi homam and Chandi Yagam as per Vedic rituals based on birth details. Please mention your Full name, Current Location, Gotra/Birth details (date, place, time)/Parent’s Name, & Sankalpa (your wish) in the instructions box. This is an individual Homa (you may do homam on individual name or include your near and dear ones in the homa)

How many chants of Chandi Homam Mantra should I perform? Chandi Homam cost?

The cost of the Chandi Paath & Homa is calculated as per the Dakshina or Monetary Donation given to the 4 Priests, Puja Ingredients used in the Puja and Havan and other utility costs. Chandi Paath is 1 time recitation of Durga Saptashati Text you can get in touch with us to increase or decrease the number of times you wish to get the Durga Saptashati recited by our learned priests and our team will customize a special puja for you.

You can choose to perform Navchandi Paath which is 9 time recitation of Durga Saptashati where the cost is higher in comparison to Chandi Homa as the Durga Saptashati is recited 9 times so the number of priest and time duration increases, puja samagri used increases so the cost also increases

You can choose to perform ShatChandi Yagya & Pujawhich is recitation of Durga Saptashati 100 times, it is one of the most powerful Yagya known to mankind and only the luckiest and blessed people get to perform and witness such a grand homa since this rituals require 11 priests who perform rituals for 9 consecutive days the cost of their Dakshina and Puja ingredients increases significantly which increases the price

One can also choose to perform Sahasra Chandi Yagna & Homa which recitation of Durga Saptashati 1000 times which is the most powerful Devi Puja known to mankind, this puja can be performed in a lot of different ways with different number of priests & time duration. Normally this kind of ritual requires a grand set up many individuals who perform this puja make this into an event inviting Celebrities, Bureaucrats. Politicians, Spiritual Leaders and organize free food for needy have dance & music performances for the glory of the Devi.

You can connect with our Puja Services Coordinator if you wish to perform this customized rituals (Contact us at pujaservices@rudracentre.com OR +919326881243)

For Guidance BookPuja Services Consultation With Expert who will dive deep into your horoscope/birth chart and the issues being faced by you and suggest appropriate puja

Note that you can perform any puja regardless of your horoscope or birth chart and puja performed by us only yield positive results and there will NO side/negative effects of this puja.

Will Performing Online Chandi Homam Work?

Yes, getting the Chandi Homam performed online through Rudra Centre Puja Services will work for you even if you are not physically present during the homam. The Mantra Chanting and the Vibration created will reverberate within the entire cosmos and since the Homam is performed on your behalf using your details you will receive the complete benefits of the Homa. You will also receive the energized items from the Chandi homam which will hold on to the energies of the rituals. You can check our reviews and testimonials of our Global clients who have performed pujas with us and received blessings or experienced their wishes being fulfilled.

The Chandi Homam Procedure

There are other a few different ways to perform Chandi Paath, the one given below is also one way to do this Chandi Homa however the process by Rudra Centre Puja Services includes ALL the rituals mentioned below

The Chandi Homam procedure includes:

1) Anujnaa - Seeking permission of Gods, followed by Achamana and 2-3 rounds of Pranayam.  
2) Sankalpa - The wish, desire or intention of the Chandi Homam.
3) Lord Ganapati is worshipped first to seek the blessings for the successful completion of the Chandi Yagam.
4) Kalasa Shuddhi procedure is followed by invoking Lord Agni by offering things like camphor, dried Coconut etc., in the Yajna Kundam or Homam Kundam and to start the fire in it. This process is called Agni Prathishthapana.
5) Digpalaka Pooja - Worshipping the Lords of the different directions.   
6) Panchopachara Pooja or Shodasopachara Puja  
7) Go-Pooja(Cow is worshipped), Parivaara Pooja, Suhasini Pooja, Dampathi Pooja, and Brahmachari Pooja are done before the actual Chandi puja commences.   
8) Saptashati Parayanam - The most important part of the Chandi Yagam is doing the paath or recitation of the 13 chapters of Saptashati, which has 700 Chandi Homam Shlokas.   
9) The Maha Chandi Homam is ended by thanking the Divine, Maa Chandi and the Poorahuti.

Chandi Yagam Means:

“Om” is the universal Holy sound. “Aim” refers to Goddess Maha Saraswati. “Hrim” refers to Goddess Maha Lakshmi. “Klim” refers to Maha Kali. “Chamundaye” literally translaters to, one who destroys evil and demons. “Vichhe” means Shield. This is a divine mantra which denotes that, the worship of Maa Durga removes the ill effect of all types of black magic. It pacifies malefic of planets, removes bad luck, offers good health, resolves problems posed by enemies. It brings harmony in relationships.

The Chandi Homam Mantra when chanted has power to cleanse all negativity from life.

Who can perform Chandi Homam

Since Goddess Chandi is invoked mainly for protection from all harms and dangers, so the Maha Chandi Homam can be performed by everyone. Homam is in itself is very cleansing and a process of purifying energies. Anyone who is facing too many hurdles in life, for victory in legal cases, if success is eluding, has Doshas in Kundli which are affecting the individual's life, people desiring name/fame, those who are victim of black magic, evil spirits, curses, diseases or any other such evil energy can perform the Chandi Homa and Chandi pooja.