One of the most significant and auspicious rituals of Navratri is Ghatasthapana. It marks the beginning of the 9-day long festival.
Sharadiya Navratri 2022 has begun today (September 26) and will continue till October 5. Navratri is a major Hindu festival celebrated throughout most of India and marks the arrival of the Goddess Durga, through different avatars in our homes.
Goddess Durga, who is also known as Goddess Kali and Goddess Shakti represents female power and emancipation. The most important ritual is Kalash sthapna or ghatasthapna as it marks the beginning of Navratris.
In the following 9 days of Navratri, the worshiping of the nine forms of Goddess Durga- Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandharghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidathri must be adhered as per the divine law mentioned in sacred scriptures.
Here's everything you need to know about this year's Navratri 2022:
On the first day of Navratri, Ghatasthapna is done. It is a way to invoke Goddess Durga and it is very important to know the correct muhurat for the ritual.
Ghatasthapana, also known as Kalash Sthapana or Kalashsthapana, will be on Monday, September 26.
The Muhurat of Ghatasthapana will last for 1-hour and 40 minutes from 06:11 AM to 07:51 AM.
The Pratipada Tithi will be on September 27. The timings are 03:23 AM to 03:08 AM.
Navratri 2022 Start Date: September 26, Monday.
Navratri 2022 End Date: October 04, Tuesday.
Pratipada Tithi Starts: September 26, 2022 3:24 AM.
Abhijit Muhurat Time: September 26, 11:54 AM – September 26, 12:42 PM.
Ghatasthapana Muhurat: September 26, 6:20 AM – September 26, 10:19 AM.
Navratri 2022: Date Calendar:
Navratri 2022 Day 1 (Sept 26): The Goddess Shailputri is worshipped
Navratri 2022 Day 2 (Sept 27): The Goddess Brahmacharini Devi is worshipped
Navratri 2022 Day 3 (Sept 28): The Goddess Chandraghanta is worshipped
Navratri 2022 Day 4 (Sept 29): The Goddess Kushmanda is worshipped
Navratri 2022 Day 5 (Sept 30): The Goddess Skandamata is worshipped
Navratri 2022 Day 6 (Oct 1): The Goddess Katyayani is worshipped
Navratri 2022 Day 7 (Oct 2): The Goddess Kalratri is worshipped
Navratri 2022 Day 8 (Oct 3): The Goddess Mahagauri is worshipped as Durga Ashtami is celebrated.
Navratri 2022 Day 9 (Oct 4): When the fast is broken and Goddess Siddhidhatri is worshipped, this day is known as Maha Navami.
Navratri 2022 Day 10 (Oct 5): Goddess Durga idols are immersed in water. Dussehra is celebrated.
Puja Vidhi
Devotees should get up early and take a bath. They should take all the puja samagri such as flowers, roli, chandan, among other things and should offer it Maa Brahmacharini.
Then devotees should chant mantras and they conclude the puja by performing a special Maa Durga Aarti.
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