Shardiya Navratri 2024: In Hindu religion, worshiping the 9 forms of Goddess Durga during Navratri is considered especially fruitful. There are 4 Navratri's every year. Which includes two Gupt Navratri, Chaitra Navratri and Shardiya Navratri. According to Pandit Anirudh Jha of Baunsi Kamdhenu, this year the Pratipada date of Sharadiya Navratri will start on 2nd October 2024 at 11:13 pm and will end the next day on 3rd October at 1:19 pm. Therefore, according to Udayatithi, Sharadiya Navratri will start from 03 October. At the same time, it will end on October 12. This year, both the arrival and departure of Maa Durga are considered to be trouble-makers. This year Goddess Bhagwati will come on a doli and depart on an elephant. It is believed that in the year when mother comes on a doli, the country experiences disease, grief and natural disaster. At the same time, departure on an elephant is considered a sign of excessive rain. Let us know the auspicious time, material and method of establishing Kalash.
Kalash installation time: Kalash is established on the first day of Shardiya Navratri. This year the auspicious time for setting up the Kalash is on October 3 from 6:07 am to 9:30 am. After this, Kalash can be established in Abhijeet Muhurta from 11:37 am to 12:23 pm.
Kalash installation material: In Hindu religion, establishment of Kalash is considered important in all auspicious works. It is considered a symbol of happiness, prosperity and wealth. For setting up the Kalash during Navratri, put water in the Kalash, betel leaves, Akshat, Kumkum, mango leaves, Moli, Roli Kesar, Durva-Kush, betel nuts, flowers, thread, coconut, grains, red cloth, barley, 1-2 rupees. Coin etc. are used.
Method of establishing Kalash:
While installing the Kalash on the first day of Navratri, first of all invoke all the Gods and Goddesses.
Pour soil into a large earthen pot and add barley seeds into it. After this, add all the soil and seeds and sprinkle some water in the pot.
Now put a vessel of Ganga water and barley on the Kalash and tie Mauli, also put betel nut, Durva, Akshat and coin in the water.
Now place 5 mango leaves on the sides of the Kalash and cover it with a lid.
Take a coconut and wrap it with a red cloth or scarf. Tie mouli on coconut.
After this, to install the Kalash and barley, first clean the land thoroughly.
After this, place the vessel containing barley and place the Kalash on it and place the coconut on the lid of the Kalash.
Then start Navratri worship by invoking all the Gods and Goddesses.
After the installation of the Kalash, it should be kept in the temple for nine days. Keep adding water to it as per requirement in the morning and evening.