Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2024:Advantages,Timing & Rituals
Ashadha Gupt Navratri Dates
Gupt Navratri is celebrated twice annually, and the upcoming Ashadha Gupt Navratri is a special time for devotees of Goddess Durga. This lesser-known yet deeply revered festival commences on Saturday, July 6, 2024, and will be observed with immense devotion and various sacred rituals to seek the blessings of the divine mother.
Ashadha Gupt Navratri is an auspicious 9-day. We worshipped nine different forms of Goddess Shakti or Durga. It is one of the important festivities Hindus observe with utmost devotion and enthusiasm. Gupt Navratri is also known as Shakambhari Navratri or Gayatri Navratri; and is celebrated with immense joy and reverence in all parts of India, especially the northern states.
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Important Timings On Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2024
| Sunrise | July 06, 05:50 AM. |
| Sunset | July 06, 07:12 PM. |
| Pratipada Tithi Timing | July 06, 04:27 AM – July 07, 04:26 AM |
| Abhijit Muhurat Time | July 06, 12:05 PM – 12:58 PM |
| Ghatasthapana Muhurta | July 06, 05:50 AM – 10:18 AM |
Rituals of Gupt Navratri Pooja
During the 9 days of Gupt Navratri, Hindu devotees pray to Goddess Durga with full dedication. Devotees get up early during this period. Each of these 9 days is unique in its observance and different forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped each day. The Gupt Navratri schedule is as follows:
- Day 1: Pratipada Tithi – Ghatasthapana and Shailpurti Puja
- Day 2: Dwitia Tithi – Brahmacharini Puja
- Day 3: Tritiya Tithi – Chandraghanta Puja
- Day 4: Chaturthi Tithi – Kushmanda Puja
- Day 5: Panchami Tithi – Skandamata Puja
- Day 6: Shasthi Tithi – Katyayani Puja
- Day 7: Saptami Tithi – Kalaratri Puja
- Day 8: Ashtami Tithi – Maha Gauri Puja
- Day 9: Navami Tithi – Siddhidatri Puja
- The 10th day is observed as Vijaya Dashami Puja and brings an end to the Navratri festivities.
Some of the devotees also observe strict fasting during the 9-day Ashadha Gupt Navratri. They eat only pure, Saatvik food once during the day. If due to some health reasons, devotees cannot keep strict fast, partial fasting is also allowed. During this time eating ‘Phalahaar’ food, along with fruits and milk is also allowed.
During the Ashadha Gupt Navratri period, Hindu devotees chant mantras dedicated to Goddess Durga to invoke Her divine blessings. Reciting religious scriptures like ‘Durga Saptshati’, ‘Devi Mahaatmya’ and ‘Shrimad-Devi Bhagwat’ is considered very auspicious.
Hindu devotees also chant ‘Durga Battissi’ or 32 different names of Goddess Shakti during the Ashadha Gupt Navratri. It is believed that this practice ends all the problems and helps the devotees to achieve peace in life.
The History Behind Ashadha Gupt Navratri
During the ancient Vedic age, this Gupt Navratri was only known to few accomplished ‘Sadhaks’ or Sages. The Gupt Navratri holds special importance for Tantriks and Sadhaks.
It is believed that by performing ‘Saadhna’ for Goddess Durga during this period will put an end to all materialistic problems. Hence Gupt Navratri is mostly popular for Tantrik Puja. During this period, the Sadhaks invoke Goddess Durga to be bestowed with knowledge, wealth and success.
Ashadha Gupt Navratri festival dates between 2020 & 2030
| Year | Date |
| 2020 | Monday, 22nd of June |
| 2021 | Sunday, 11th of July |
| 2022 | Thursday, 30th of June |
| 2023 | Monday, 19th of June |
| 2024 | Saturday, 6th of July |
| 2025 | Thursday, 26th of June |
| 2026 | Wednesday, 15th of July |
| 2027 | Sunday, 4th of July |
| 2028 | Friday, 23rd of June |
| 2029 | Thursday, 12th of July |
| 2030 | Monday, 1st of July |
Frequently Asked Question
- Why Gupt Navratri celebrated?
Ans. An opportune time for Sadhaks and Tantriks to delve into spiritual practices such as meditation, chanting of mantras, and performing havans.
2. What are the benefits of Gupt Navratri?
Ans. During Gupt Navratri, the ten Mahavidyas Maa Kali, Tara, Tripur Sundari, Bhuvaneshwari, Chinnamasta, Tripura Bhairavi, Dhumavati, Baglamukhi, Matambgi, and Kamala Devi are revered. Worshipping these goddesses during Gupt Navratri is thought to unveil the universe’s unfathomable capabilities.
3. What to do in Gupt Navratri 2024?
Ans. Navratri Kalash Sthapana: An auspicious pot or ‘Kalash’ is set up in honour of Goddess Aadhya Shakti. …
Sequential Worship: Following Kalash Sthapana, a series of Poojas are performed. …
Recitation and Fasting: Devotees recite the Devi Path and Durga Saptashati, sacred texts dedicated to Goddess Durga.
4. How to pray in Gupt Navratri?
Ans. Aakhand jyot is lit before Goddess Bhagwati, and then Ganesh puja is performed. Then the Varun Dev and Vishnu Dev puja is performed. Then the puja of Shiva, the Sun, the Moon, and the Nine Planets is performed, followed by the worship of Goddess Bhagwati.
