When Does Ashadha Gupt Navratri Begin? Know the Dates, Muhurat and Goddess Durga’s Vehicle
Navratri is considered an extremely significant festival. During this period, the nine forms of the Goddess are worshipped. There are four Navratris celebrated in a year—Chaitra Navratri, Sharadiya Navratri, and two Gupt (secret) Navratris. For those engaged in tantric and spiritual practices, Gupt Navratri holds special importance.
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Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2025
This year, according to the Hindu calendar, Ashadha Gupt Navratri will begin on 26th June 2025 and will conclude on 4th July 2025. During this period, devotees worship various forms of Goddess Durga. Sadhaks observe fasts, eat fruits, and devote themselves to the Goddess with pure heart. Kalash Sthapana (sacred pot installation) is performed on the first day i.e. Pratipada Tithi.
Goddess Durga Will Arrive on a Palanquin
The vehicle of Goddess Durga during Navratri is considered highly significant. If Navratri begins on a Thursday, the Goddess arrives on a palanquin (doli). This year, it begins on a Thursday, which symbolises the possibility of heavy rains. According to scriptures, the arrival of the Goddess on a palanquin is considered inauspicious.
It indicates the possibility of pandemics, economic downturns, violence, and natural calamities.
10 Forms of Goddess Worshipped in Gupt Navratri
- Mata Kalika
- Tara Devi
- Tripura Sundari
- Bhuvaneshwari
- Mata Chhinnamasta
- Tripura Bhairavi
- Mata Dhoomavati
- Baglamukhi
- Matangi
- Kamala Devi
Pooja Materials
Idol or picture of Goddess Durga, vermillion, saffron, camphor, barley, incense, cloth, mirror, comb, bangles, scented oil, mango leaves, red flowers, durva grass, mehendi, bindi, whole betel nut, turmeric (root & powder), wooden seat, mat, chowki, roli, mauli, flower garland, bel leaves, lotus seeds, dry fruits, honey, sugar, nutmeg, mace, coconut, betel leaf, clove, cardamom, brass or clay kalash, havan materials, pooja thali, milk, curd, seasonal fruits, white cloth, yellow & white mustard, Ganga water, etc.
Pooja Vidhi (Ritual)
- Wake up early and prepare all pooja items.
- Dress the Goddess idol with red cloth.
- Sow barley in a clay pot and sprinkle water daily.
- Perform Kalash Sthapana at the auspicious time:
- Fill the kalash with Ganga water and place mango leaves and a coconut on top.
- Wrap red cloth around the coconut, tie kalawa (sacred thread) and place near barley.
- Offer flowers, light camphor, incense, and lamps during worship.
- Chant Durga mantras for 9 days.
- On Ashtami or Navami, perform Kanya Poojan and then immerse the kalash.
- Offer flowers and rice grains while singing Durga Aarti.
Gupt Navratri Dates (2025)
| Date | Day | Tithi & Worship |
|---|---|---|
| 26 June | Thursday | Pratipada – Kalash Sthapana, Mata Shailputri Poojan |
| 27 June | Friday | Dwitiya – Brahmacharini Poojan |
| 28 June | Saturday | Tritiya – Chandraghanta Poojan |
| 29 June | Sunday | Chaturthi – Kushmanda Poojan |
| 30 June | Monday | Panchami – Skandamata Poojan |
| 1 July | Tuesday | Sashti – Katyayani Poojan |
| 2 July | Wednesday | Saptami – Kalratri Poojan |
| 3 July | Thursday | Ashtami – Mahagauri Poojan |
| 4 July | Friday | Navami – Siddhidatri Poojan & Navratri Conclusion |
Ashadha Shukla Pratipada Tithi Timing
Start: Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 4:00 PM
End: Thursday, 26 June 2025, 1:24 PM
Navratri begins as per Udaya Tithi: Thursday, 26 June 2025
Kalash Sthapana Muhurat:
- Morning: 4:33 AM to 6:05 AM (1 hour 32 minutes)
- Abhijit Muhurat: 10:58 AM to 11:53 AM
Remedies During Gupt Navratri
- Recite Durga Chalisa and Durga Saptashati morning and evening.
- Offer cloves and sugar candies as prasad.
- Offer only red flowers.
- Chant the mantra “ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुंडाय विच्चे” 108 times daily.
- Do not share details of your spiritual practices with anyone.
Gupt Navratri Fasting Rules
- Respect women – as the Goddess herself is in female form.
- Avoid disputes, hatred or insult in the home.
- Maintain cleanliness and wear clean clothes after bathing in the morning.
- Avoid black clothes, and do not use leather belts or shoes.
- Do not cut hair, beard or nails.
- Sleep on the floor and do not disrespect any guest.
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