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  • Magha Gupt Navratri 2025 Dates: Ghatasthapana Tithi, Pratipada Timings, Significance and Rituals To Observe the 9-Day Navratri Festival

    Magha Gupt Navratri 2025 Dates: Ghatasthapana Tithi, Pratipada Timings, Significance and Rituals To Observe the 9-Day Navratri Festival

    Magha Gupt Navratri is an auspicious nine-day Hindu festival dedicated to all the nine-forms of Goddess Durga. This Navratri is also known as Gupta Navratri. It falls in the month of Magh which corresponds to the month of January or February in the Gregorian calendar. Magh Navratri, which is less known in most places, is mainly observed in North Indian states like Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Magha Gupt Navratri 2025 starts from Thursday, January 30, and continue till Friday, February 7. In this article, let’s know more about Magha Gupt Navratri 2025 start and end dates, auspicious timings, rituals and the significance of the annual nine-day Navratri festival. Magha Gupt Navratri 2025 Start and End Dates: From Ghatasthapana to Navami, Check Full Calendar of the Navratri Festival With Puja Vidhi and Significance. 

    Magha Gupt Navratri 2025 Dates and Auspicious Timings

    Magha Gupt Navratri 2025 starts from Thursday, January 30, and continue till Friday, February 7. The Magha Ghatasthapana muhurat is from 09:41 AM to 10:59 AM on January 30. The Pratipada tithi for Ghatasthapana 2025 begins at 06:05 PM on January 29 and will go on till 04:10 PM on January 30.

    Magha Gupt Navratri 2025: Day-Wise Dates

    • Pratipada: Ghatasthapana, Shailputri Puja – January 30
    • Dwitiya: Brahmacharini Puja – January 31
    • Tritiya: Chandraghanta Puja – February 1
    • Chaturthi: Kushmanda Puja, Skandamata Puja – February 2
    • Shashthi: Katyayani Puja – February 3
    • Saptami: Kalaratri Puja – February 4
    • Ashtami: Durga Ashtami, Mahagauri Puja, Sandhi Puja – February 5
    • Navami: Siddhidatri Puja – February 6
    • Dashami: Navratri Parana – February 7

    Magha Gupt Navratri Significance and Rituals

    Magha Gupta Navratri is considered ‘Gupta’ meaning secret or hidden. This Navratri is not as widely celebrated as the Chaitra Navratri or Sharadiya Navratri, but holds immense spiritual significance for people in India. While Gupta Navratri is not widely celebrated, it is observed in regions in North India.

    According to religious beliefs, devotees who worship Goddess Shakti on all nine days of Magha Gupta Navratri are blessed with health, wealth, and peace. On this day, devotees engage in charity, including donating blankets, clothes, food, and other essentials to the needy.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 30, 2025 05:30 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Magha Ghatasthapana 2025 Date: Know Pratipada Tithti Timings, Abhijit Muhurat, Significance and Rituals of the First Day of Magha Gupt Navratri

    Magha Ghatasthapana 2025 Date: Know Pratipada Tithti Timings, Abhijit Muhurat, Significance and Rituals of the First Day of Magha Gupt Navratri

    Magha Ghatasthapana is an auspicious occasion that is observed with great devotion by the Hindu community in India. It is the first day of Magha Gupt Navaratri, a nine-day celebration marking the start of a new season. Magha Gupt Navratri 2025 starts from January 30 till on till February 7. The day of Magha Ghatasthapana falls at the beginning of the Magha month in the Hindu calendar, which corresponds to January or February in the Gregorian calendar. This means Magha Ghatasthapana falls on Thursday, January 30. Magha Gupt Navratri 2025 Start and End Dates: From Ghatasthapana to Navami, Check Full Calendar of the Navratri Festival With Puja Vidhi and Significance. 

    The Ghatasthapana Muhurat starts from 10:04 AM to 11:17 AM on January 30 and will last for one hour and 13 minutes. The Ghatasthapana Abhijit Muhurat is from 12:54 PM to 01:42 PM. The Pratipada Tithi Begins from 08:35 PM on January 29 and ends on 06:40 PM on January 30. In this article, let’s know more about Magha Ghatasthapana 2025 date, important timings, rituals and the significance of the annual Hindu event. Magha Ghatasthapana 2025: Know Pratipada Tithi, Ghatasthapana Muhurat, Rituals and Significance To Observe the First Day of Magha Gupta Navratri. 

    Magha Ghatasthapana 2025 Date

    Magha Ghatasthapana 2025 falls on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

    Magha Ghatasthapana 2025 Timings

    • The Ghatasthapana Muhurat starts from 10:04 AM to 11:17 AM on January 30 and will last for one hour and 13 minutes.
    • The Ghatasthapana Abhijit Muhurat is from 12:54 PM to 01:42 PM.
    • The Pratipada Tithi Begins from 08:35 PM on January 29 and ends on 06:40 PM on January 30.

    Magha Ghatasthapana Rituals and Significance

    Ghatasthapana is one of the significant rituals during Navratri. The Magha Ghatasthapana focuses on the invocation of Goddess Shakti as it the first day of Magha Gupt Navaratri, which is not prominently celebrated Navratri. The day of Magha Ghatasthapana also marks the commencement of the Magha Snana, a month-long religious observance during which devotees take holy dips in sacred rivers early in the morning, particularly at places like Prayagraj (Allahabad), Varanasi, and Haridwar.

    Most of the customs and rituals observed during Shardiya Navratri are also observed during Magha Gupta Navratri. Ghatasthapana Muhurta is more popular during Shardiya Navratri but it is also a ritual that needs to be followed during Magha Gupta Navratri.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 30, 2025 05:15 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • When Is Magha Ghatasthapana 2025? Know Pratipada Tithi, Ghatasthapana Muhurat, Rituals and Significance To Observe the First Day of Magha Gupta Navratri

    When Is Magha Ghatasthapana 2025? Know Pratipada Tithi, Ghatasthapana Muhurat, Rituals and Significance To Observe the First Day of Magha Gupta Navratri

    Magha Gupt Navaratri is an important nine-day celebration that is focused on celebrating the beginning of a new season and is one of the less prominently celebrated Navratri celebrations. Magha Gupta Navratri 2025 will be observed from January 30 and go on till February 7. The Magha Ghatasthapana focuses on the invocation of Goddess Shakti, on the first day of Magha Gupt Navratri. As we prepare to observe Magha Ghatasthapana 2025 on January 30, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to celebrate Magha Ghatasthapana and its significance. Sharad Navratri 2025 Full Calendar With Dates of Ghatasthapana and Dussehra: Check Schedule of Shardiya Navratri Dedicated to Goddess Durga. 

    When is Magha Ghatasthapana 2025?

    Magha Ghatasthapana is usually done on the first day of Magh Gupt Navratri. Magha Ghatasthapana will be conducted on January 30, as it marks the Magha Pratipada. The Pratipada tithi for Magha Ghatasthapana 2025 begins – 06:05 PM on January 29 and will go on till 04:10 PM on January 30. The Ghatasthapana Puja is conducted during an auspicious time on Pratipada muhurat. The Ghatasthapana Muhurat for Magha Ghatasthapana 2025 will be from 09:41 AM to 10:59 AM on January 30. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India. 

    Magha Ghatasthapana Rituals and Significance

    Magha Ghatasthapana is the process followed for the invocation of Goddess Shakti during the celebration of Magh Ghatasthapana. There are four Navaratris that are observances that mark the beginning of each new season. However, there are two main Navaratri celebrations that are more grand and significant – Sharad Navaratri and Chaitra Navratri. Magha Navaratri is one of the more silent Navratri celebrations that is marked in the month of Magha. Ghatasthapana is one of the significant rituals during Navratri. It marks the beginning of the nine days of Durga Puja.

    The Magha Ghatasthapana observance is sure to be marked by reading special scriptures, making delicious delicacies for Goddess Shakti and is celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm. Ghatasthapana is also known as Kalash Sthapana or Kalash Sthapana. We hope that the beginning of Magha Gupta Navratri brings with it the happiness and love that you and your family deserves.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 12, 2025 07:00 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Sharad Navratri 2025 Full Calendar With Dates of Ghatasthapana and Dussehra: Check Schedule of Shardiya Navratri Dedicated to Goddess Durga

    Sharad Navratri 2025 Full Calendar With Dates of Ghatasthapana and Dussehra: Check Schedule of Shardiya Navratri Dedicated to Goddess Durga

    Sharad Navratri is an auspicious Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga. The occasion is celebrated with great devotion across India. Sharad Navratri, also popularly known as Navratri, falls in the lunar month of Ashwin, which corresponds to September-October in the Gregorian calendar. The nine days festivity culminates on the tenth day with Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami. Sharad Navratri 2025 will begin with Ghatasthapana on September 22, 2025, and end with Vijayadashami or Dussehra on October 2. The word Navaratri means ‘nine nights’ in Sanskrit. The nine-day festivities are dedicated to Goddess Durga where devotees worship all the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Below, find Sharad Navratri 2025 calendar with full schedule and dates of Ghatasthapana, Dussehra and other important days. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India. 

    Shardiya Navratri is the most popular and significant Navratri of all Navratris, hence it is also known as Maha Navratri. As the festival falls in the lunar month Ashwin during Sharad Ritu, it draws its name from Sharad Ritu. Shardiya Navratri is celebrated with great fanfare where women, especially in Maharashtra and Gujarat, adorn themselves with nine different colours which are allocated to each day of Navratri. Each weekday is ruled by one of the planets or Navgrahas and accordingly, colours are assigned to each day. Purnima 2025 Calendar: Know Full Moon Dates, Poornima Significance and Fasting Rituals for the Auspicious Observance. 

    Sharad Navratri 2025 Full Calendar

    Shardiya Navratri Day Date Puja
    Shardiya Navratri Day 1 September 22 Ghatasthapana Puja, Shailputri Puja
    Shardiya Navratri Day 2 September 23 Brahmacharini Puja
    Shardiya Navratri Day 3 September 24 Chandraghanta Puja
    Shardiya Navratri Day 4 September 25 Vinayaka Chaturthi
    Shardiya Navratri Day 5 September 26 Kushmanda Puja
    Shardiya Navratri Day 6 September 27 Skandamata Puja
    Shardiya Navratri Day 7 September 28 Katyayani Puja
    Shardiya Navratri Day 8 September 29 Saraswati Avahan, Kalaratri Puja
    Shardiya Navratri Day 9 September 30 Saraswati Puja, Durga Ashtami,

    Mahagauri Puja, Sandhi Puja

    Shardiya Navratri Day 10 October 1 Maha Navami
    Shardiya Navratri Day 11 October 2 Durga Visarjan, Vijayadashami

    In Gujarat and Maharashtra, the festivities are marked with Dandiya Raas and Garba dances while in West Bengal and parts of Eastern India, the festivities of Navratri are celebrated as Durga Puja with elaborate decorations and rituals. In northern India, Ram Leela performances are enacted in various regions, culminating in Dussehra, symbolising Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana. The festival concludes with Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, a day celebrating the goddess’s victory and symbolising the end of negativity and the beginning of prosperity.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 03, 2025 09:00 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Chaitra Navratri 2025 Dates and Full Calendar: Ghatasthapana, Durga Ashtami, Ram Navami and Other Important Dates of Navratri Festival

    Chaitra Navratri 2025 Dates and Full Calendar: Ghatasthapana, Durga Ashtami, Ram Navami and Other Important Dates of Navratri Festival

    Chaitra Navratri is an auspicious Hindu occasion that is celebrated in India with great devotion. The festival of Chaitra Navratri marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year and is dedicated to worshipping Goddess Durga and her various forms. The festival is celebrated for nine days during the Chaitra month, which usually corresponds to the months of March or April in the Gregorian calendar. Chaitra Navratri 2025 will start on Sunday, March 30 with Ghatasthapana and end on Monday, April 7. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India. 

    The auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri begins on the first day of the Hindu lunar calendar in the month of Chaitra, hence it gets the name ‘Chaitra Navratri’. Here’s the Chaitra Navratri 2025 full calendar with day-wise dates. Each day is devoted to a different form of Goddess Durga, starting with Shailputri and concluding with Siddhidatri. Purnima 2025 Calendar: Know Full Moon Dates, Poornima Significance and Fasting Rituals for the Auspicious Observance. 

    Chaitra Navratri 2025 Full Calendar

    Chaitra Navratri Day Date Puja
    Chaitra Navratri Day 1 March 30, 2025, Sunday Ghatasthapana Puja, Shailputri Puja
    Chaitra Navratri Day 2 March 31, 2025, Monday Brahmacharini Puja,

    Chandraghanta Puja

    Chaitra Navratri Day 3 April 1, 2025, Tuesday  

    Kushmanda Puja, Vinayaka Chaturthi

    Chaitra Navratri Day 4 April 2, 2025, Wednesday Naag Panchami, Lakshmi Panchami, Skandamata Puja
    Chaitra Navratri Day 5 April 3, 2025, Thursday Skanda Sashti, Yamuna Chhath,  Katyayani Puja
    Chaitra Navratri Day 6 April 4, 2025, Friday Maha Saptami, Kalaratri Puja
    Chaitra Navratri Day 7 April 5, 2025, Saturday Durga Ashtami, Annapurna Ashtami, Sandhi Puja
    Chaitra Navratri Day 8 April 6, 2025, Sunday Rama Navami
    Chaitra Navratri Day 9 April 7, 2025, Monday Dashami

    Navratri Parana

    Each day of Chaitra Navratri is dedicated to worshipping a different form of Goddess Durga, known as the Navadurga. The nine forms are Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri. Devotees recite prayers and bhajans dedicated to each form of the goddess, seeking her divine grace and blessings.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 02, 2025 10:00 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).