Chaitra Navratri 2025: Navratri has great significance in Hinduism. In Hinduism, nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped during Navratri. Ram Navami is celebrated on the last day. Let us tell you that Navratri comes four times a year, out of which two are Gupt Navratri and two Chaitra and Sharadiya are considered major Navratri. Chaitra Navratri starts from the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha in March-April. Sharadiya Navratri falls in the month of Ashwin.
The Hindu New Year begins from the first day of the month of Chaitra. In Hinduism, lighting the Akhand Jyot and setting up the Kalash during Navratri has a lot of importance. Let us know what is the Kalash Sthapana Vidhi and auspicious time
What is the auspicious time for Ghatasthapana
According to the Vedic calendar, the auspicious time for Ghatasthapana on the first day of Chaitra Navratri on Sunday, March 30 will be from 6:13 am to 10:22 am. Apart from this, Abhijit Muhurta will be from 12:01 pm to 12:50 pm, in which 50 minutes of time will be available. Ghatasthapana can also be done in Abhijit Muhurta.
Essential Materials for Navratri Puja
These items are needed for Navratri Puja. It includes Kalash, Gangajal, mango or Ashoka leaves, betel leaf, betel nut, coconut, red thread, mauli, camphor, roli, akshat, red cloth, makeup items, red seat, earthen pot, flowers, rice, cloves, cardamom etc.
What is the method of Kalash installation
Kalash Sthapana is done on the first day of Chaitra Navratri. For this, spread a red cloth on a wooden stand and place a picture or idol of Maa Durga. After this, meditate on Ganpati and put water, Gangajal, cloves, turmeric knot, betel nut, durva and coin in the Kalash. Place mango or Ashoka leaves and cover it with a lid and fill it with rice or wheat. If you are keeping coconut, make a Swastika on it and tie it with a red cloth. After this, take a vow to fast by worshipping Kalash and Maa Durga, offer flowers, garland, vermilion, kumkum, prasad to the mother and light a ghee lamp and recite mantras and do aarti.
Nine forms of Maa Durga are worshipped during the nine days of Navratri. Every day a special form of Maa Durga is worshipped. During this time devotees observe fast. On the eighth day, Kanya Pujan is performed, in which small girls are considered as the form of Goddess and their blessings are taken. Ram Navami is celebrated on the ninth day.
