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Navratri has special significance in Hinduism, which is a festival dedicated to Maa Durga. Navratri is held four times a year, of which two are secret and two direct Navratri. There is a law of worship of 10 Mahavidyas in Gupta Navratri, while 10 forms of Maa Durga are worshiped in direct Navratri. This year, Magh Gupta Navratri starts starting from 30 January.
How long has Magh Gupta Navratri?
According to the Hindu calendar, Magh Gupta Navratri begins from the Pratipada date of the Shukla Paksha of Magh month and ends on Navami. This year Gupta Navratri will start from 30 January 2025 and will end on 7 February 2025.
Which Mahavidyas worshiped in Gupta Navratri?
10 Mahavidyas are worshiped during Gupta Navratri, including:
- Mother Kali
- Tara Devi
- Tripura sundari
- Bhuvaneshwari
- Mata Chinnamasta
- Tripur Bhairavi
- Mother Dhumavati
- Mata Bagalamukhi
- Matangi
- Kamala Devi
Ghatasthapana Muhurta:
- Pratipada date: On 29 January 2025 from 06:05 pm to 30 January 2025 from 04:10 pm.
- Ghatasthapana Muhurta: From 09:25 am to 10:46 am.
- Abhijit Muhurta: From 12:13 to 12:56 pm.
- Pisces Ascendant: From 09:25 am to 10:50 pm on 30 January 2025.
Worship method:
- Take a bath and wear clean clothes.
- Install the statue or photo of Maa Durga and offer Chunri to them.
- Offer worship material.
- Take the aarti and recite Durga Saptashati.
- Fasting Gupta Navratri and in the end worship the girl.
Worship material:
- Statue or photo of Maa Durga
- Sindoor, Kumkum
- Sunlight
- Bangles, coconut
- Panchmeva, barley
- Fruits, flowers, ghee, havan material etc.
Gupta Navratri Mantra:
- Om Dun Durgayai Namah.
- Sarvamangal Manglyaye Shiva Sarvartha Saadhi.
Sharanya Trimbake Gauri Narayani Namoastute.
Importance of Gupta Navratri:
Mother Durga is worshiped in secret Navratri, which gives the accomplishment of strength and tantra learning. It is believed that during this time the fruit of cultivation is obtained soon and the wishes of the native are fulfilled.
Thus, Magh Gupta Navratri is a special occasion for the grace of Maa Durga and for personal development.
