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As per Bengali calender, the days are calculated based on sunrise and sunset. 'Tithi' depends on the rising and setting of the moon. The timing of Asthami Sandhi Puja is calculated counting 'Tithi'. Sasthi, Saptami, Nabami and Dashami pujas are performed after sunrise even if they fall in the previous evenings.

 

This year the goddess Durga arrives on an elephant and departs on a palanquin. We can expect good harvest this year as Maa Durga arrives on an elephant. While there is possibility of an outbreak of epidemic as Maa Durga departs on a palanquin.

Durga's mode of journey to the earth is detailed in scriptures. The modes an elephant, a horse, palanquin, boat all signify luck or omen which influence the life on earth.