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The festival of Gupt Navratri, which is considered most special for spiritual energy and Tantra Sadhana, is going to start from 15th July 2026 this year. According to the Hindu calendar, this Gupt Navratri, starting from the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Ashadha month, is considered to be the best time for the seekers to get the special blessings of Mother Durga. Hinduism celebrates four Navratris in a year, two of which are Gupta Navratri, which are specifically dedicated to secret attainments, fulfillment of desires and destruction of negative powers.
Gupt Navratri 2026: Date and auspicious time for installation of Kalash
This year Ashadh Gupt Navratri is starting on 15th July 2026. According to astrology, Ghatasthapana or Kalash Sthapana has special significance on the first day of Navratri. The time from 05:45 am to 07:22 am on July 15 is considered to be the most auspicious for establishing the Kalash. Apart from this, Kalash can also be established in Abhijeet Muhurta, which will be from 11:58 to 12:53 pm. This time is extremely fruitful for beginning sadhana and worship.
Gupt Navratri worship method and rules
The meaning of Gupt Navratri is to keep one’s sadhana secret, hence during this time the process of worship is kept as confidential as possible. Wake up early in the morning, after taking bath, wear clean clothes and install the Kalash at your place of worship. After establishing the Kalash, nine forms of Maa Durga and especially ten Mahavidyas are worshipped. If you are performing puja at home, reciting Durga Saptashati and chanting the mantras of the mother is extremely beneficial. It is considered mandatory to follow a completely sattvik diet and practice celibacy during the puja. Do not share your sadhana with anyone, because the power of Gupt Navratri lies in secrecy.
Importance of Ashadh Gupta Navratri
The festival of Ashadh Gupt Navratri is mainly special for Tantriks, Aghoris and those devotees who want to remove the obstacles coming in life. During this time, the worship of Maa Kali, Tara, Tripura Sundari, Bhuvaneshwari, Chhinnamasta, Tripura Bhairavi, Dhumavati, Baglamukhi, Matangi and Kamla Devi i.e. ten Mahavidyas is done. It is believed that the devotees who worship the Mother Goddess secretly during these nine days with full heart and devotion, all their wishes are fulfilled and victory over the enemies is achieved. This time is considered to infuse new energy and positivity in life.