Secret Sadhana will begin from July 15, know the auspicious time for Kalash installation and the simple method of worship.

The festivals of worship of Shakti have a special place in Sanatan Dharma, in which apart from Chaitra and Sharadiya Navratri, Gupt Navratri falling in the months of Ashadha and Magh is considered to have immense spiritual importance. These nine days are considered very special for doing rigorous meditation of Mata Adishakti and performing Tantra-Mantra rituals in solitude, away from the eyes of the common people. According to religious beliefs, the worship of the Goddess during these secret days provides infallible results and accomplishment to the seeker. This year, with the beginning of Ashadh Shukla Pratipada Tithi, this holy festival of Gupt Navratri will be celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm starting from Wednesday, 15th July 2026 till 23rd July 2026.

Ashadh Gupta Navratri 2026 Dates

According to the Hindu calendar, the Pratipada Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Ashadha month has started on 14th July 2026 at 11:42 am and this date will end on 15th July 2026 at 08:20 am. Keeping in mind the Udayatithi and Panchang calculations, devotees will be able to perform Ghatasthapana at their homes and ritual places from July 15.

Best time for Ghatasthapana (installation of Kalash)

This year, on the first day of Ashadh Gupt Navratri i.e. 15th July 2026, the time from 06.03 am to 08.20 am will be the best and auspicious time for Kalash Sthapana or Ghatasthapana. The total duration of this auspicious time is 2 hours 17 minutes, in which invoking Mother Adishakti will prove to be extremely fruitful for the seeker.

Method of secret practice of ten Mahavidyas

Unlike normal Navratri, in Gupt Navratri ten distinct and powerful forms of Maa Durga i.e. ten Mahavidyas are worshipped. During these nine days, Maa Kali, Maa Tara Devi, Maa Tripura Sundari, Maa Bhuvaneshwari, Maa Chinnamasta, Maa Tripura Bhairavi, Maa Dhumavati, Maa Baglamukhi, Maa Matangi and Maa Kamla Devi are worshiped in secret with rituals, which destroys all the troubles and obstacles of life.

Simple method of Kalash installation and worship

On the day of Ghatasthapana, after taking bath in the morning, wear clean clothes and completely purify the place of worship by sprinkling Ganga water. Spread a red or yellow colored cloth on a clean platform and install the pictures or idols of Maa Durga and the ten Mahavidyas. After this, fill an earthen or copper pot with pure water, place Ashoka pallava of mango on it and place a coconut on top. Light the unbroken flame near the Kalash, recite Durga Saptashati or chant the prescribed mantras and finally complete the puja by performing the Aarti of the Mother Goddess.