Chandi Homam is used to invoke the Trimurthy goddessess-Lakshmi, Parvathi and Saraswati and their combined form Chandika and is one of the Maha Homams that consists of chanting up of 7000 sacred slokas.A Chandi Homam is an ultimate prayer to Maa Durga (also known as Maa Chandi) .Maa Chandi is a very strong and fierce deity. She is the primordial power that is responsible for the creation, maintenance and destruction of the entire universe. In this Homam, Goddess Durga is worshipped as a 2-10 year old Kanya (Girl) . All the other incarnations of Devi Durga are also worshipped during the Chandi Puja and Homam.
Performing Chandi Homam helps in overcoming obstacles and barriers in life.Helps you attain success and win over one’s enemies.Blesses one’s life with positivity and happiness.Liberates one from evil eyes and curses.The 9 days of Navratri are auspicious for performing Chandi Homam. Also, auspicious days like Ashtami, Navami, Chaturdasi, Magha Amavasya, Jyeshta Amavasya, Chaithra and Karthik Pournami are good for performing the Homam. It is preferred to perform the Homam during daytime and finish the rituals before sunset.