Shardiya Navratri is one of the most important Hindu festivals, celebrating the victory of good over evil and honoring Goddess Durga in her nine divine forms. The festival begins with Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana), a sacred ritual that invites the divine energy of Maa Durga into homes. In 2025, Shardiya Navratri starts on Monday, September 22, with Ghatasthapana performed on the auspicious Pratipada Tithi.
Ghatasthapana 2025 Muhurat
According to the Drik Panchang, performing Ghatasthapana during the right muhurat ensures maximum spiritual benefit.
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Ghatasthapana Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
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Muhurta Timing: 06:10 AM to 08:06 AM (Duration: 1 hr 56 min)
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Abhijit Muhurat: 11:50 AM to 12:39 PM (Duration: 49 min)
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Tithi: Pratipada
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Lagna: Dvi-Svabhava Kanya Lagna
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Pratipada Begins: 01:23 AM, September 22
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Pratipada Ends: 02:55 AM, September 23
Step-by-Step Puja Vidhi
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Purification: Clean the puja area and sprinkle Ganga Jal to sanctify it.
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Kalash Preparation: Fill a pot with sacred soil, sow barley seeds, and place a Kalash filled with holy water.
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Decoration: Arrange mango leaves around the Kalash, place a coconut wrapped in a red cloth on top, and tie a sacred thread (moli).
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Invocation: Light a diya, offer flowers, rice, kumkum, and chant Durga mantras to invite Maa Durga’s blessings.
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Kalash Sthapana: Perform the ritual during Kanya Lagna Muhurat.
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Prasad Offering: Offer fruits, sweets, or traditional dishes like suji halwa or kheer.
Essential Puja Samagri
Kalash, coconut in red cloth, mango leaves, barley seeds, red chunri, Ganga Jal, flowers, kumkum, haldi, diya, incense sticks, fruits, and sweets.
Spiritual Significance
Ghatasthapana symbolizes the awakening of Shakti, the supreme feminine energy. The Kalash represents prosperity, strength, and divine protection. Devotees believe that performing this ritual with devotion brings Maa Durga’s blessings for health, happiness, and spiritual growth.
