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In Sanatan Dharma, the holy festival of Navratri is celebrated four times a year. Of these, two Navratri, Chaitra and Sharadiya Navratri, are celebrated with great pomp, while two Navratri are secret – Navratri of Magh and Ashadha months. Ashadh Gupta Navratri has special spiritual significance for Tantric Sadhana, accomplishment of Tantra-Mantra and secretly worshiping the 10 divine forms (10 Mahavidyas) of Mother Durga.
This year the festival of Ashadha Gupt Navratri (Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2026) is bringing a very rare and miraculous coincidence. This time, ‘Shash Mahalakshmi Yoga’ is being formed on the beginning of Navratri, which from astrological point of view is believed to change the fortunes of many zodiac signs and give immense happiness and prosperity to the seekers. Let us know when is Gupt Navratri starting this year and what is the best and fruitful time for establishing Kalash (Ghat).
When is Ashadh Gupt Navratri 2026 starting?
According to the calculations of Hindu calendar, Gupt Navratri starts from the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Ashadha month.
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Start of Pratipada Tithi: Beginning of Ashadh Shukla Pratipada Tithi this year 15 July 2026 Is happening on.
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Udaya date and fast: According to the rules of Udaya Tithi, fasting of Gupta Navratri and establishment of Kalash. 15 July 2026, Wednesday Will be done on.
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End of Navratri: This time the ninth date of Gupt Navratri 23 July 2026 It will fall on 12th, after which the fast will be broken on Dashami Tithi.
Most auspicious time for establishing Kalash (Ghatasthapana)
In Gupt Navratri, Kalash Sthapana is always done in the auspicious Choghadiya or Abhijeet Muhurta after sunrise on Pratipada Tithi. Following are the two best Muhurats for Ghatasthapana on 15th July 2026:
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First time (morning): Morning From 05:35 am to 07:22 am (This time is best for the resolution of worshiping the Goddess and setting up the Kalash).
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Second Muhurta (Abhijit Muhurta): Afternoon 11:59 am to 12:54 pm (If due to some reason you are not able to install the Kalash in the morning, then you can install it in Abhijeet Muhurta which removes all evils).
What is the special significance of ‘Shash Mahalakshmi Yoga’?
This year, at the beginning of Ashadh Gupt Navratri, a wonderful Raja-yoga of planets is being formed in the sky. According to astrology, when Shani Dev transits in his own sign (Aquarius), then ‘Shash Panchmahapurush Yoga’ Is made. At the same time, due to the favorable position of Moon and Jupiter at this time, ‘Mahalakshmi Yoga’ Jugalbandi is taking place.
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You will get thousand fold results of sadhana: In this great coincidence, the secret worship of Maa Durga and the sadhana of 10 Mahavidyas (like Maa Kali, Tara, Tripura Sundari, Bhuvaneshwari, Chhinnamasta, Bhairavi, Dhumavati, Baglamukhi, Matangi and Kamla) give manifold results.
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Freedom from financial crisis: Due to the effect of ‘Shash Mahalakshmi Yoga’, the devotees who worship the ‘Kamala’ form of Goddess Lakshmi during these 9 days, poverty and old debts are destroyed from their lives forever.
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Wish fulfillment: By installing Kalash in the house in this auspicious yoga, happiness and peace resides, negative powers run away and the seeker gets success in every task.
3 important rules of worship of Gupt Navratri (Puja Niyam)
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Privacy is the biggest condition: As the name suggests, the worship of Gupt Navratri should be completely secret. No one other than you should know about your mantras, your sadhana and wishes. Even the puja prasad is distributed among the family members only.
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Adherence to Satvikta: During these 9 days the seeker should follow complete celibacy. The entry of Tamasic food (onion, garlic, meat and liquor) should be completely prohibited in the house.
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Importance of chanting mantra: In Gupt Navratri, mental worship and chanting of mantras is considered more powerful than physical worship (aarti, bhog).
Disclaimer: This material is based on traditional religious almanacs, astrological beliefs and prevalent folk traditions. According to local almanacs, geographical location and the opinion of scholars, a difference of a few minutes is possible in the time of establishment of the Kalash. Readers should accept this only as general spiritual information.