Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2026: Today Ghatasthapana in the great conjunction of Pushya Nakshatra, note down the morning’s

Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2026: Navratri has special significance in Sanatan Dharma. During the days of Navratri, new forms of Mother Goddess are worshipped. The festival of Navratri is celebrated four times a year, which includes one Chaitra Navratri, second Shardiya Navratri and two Gupt Navratri. Gupt Navratri is considered very important for the people who are engaged in the practice of Tantra-Mantra.

fortune teller and horoscope analyst Astrologer Dr. Anish Vyas According to this, this year Ashadh Gupt Navratri will start from 15th July and end on 22nd July. However, due to the decline of Chaturthi Tithi and increase of Navami Tithi, the lifting of Gupt Navratri and breaking of fast will take place on 23rd July.

Special rules for worshiping 10 Mahavidyas during these Navratras have been mentioned in the scriptures. During this period, Tantra Vidya has special importance. Whenever Navratri starts from Wednesday, Maa comes riding on a boat. According to Devi Bhagwat Purana, this vehicle symbolizes good rainfall, prosperity and progress in agriculture. Devotees of Mata Rani worship various forms of Maa Durga during Gupt Navratri. On this day, devotees worship Goddess Durga by fasting or eating fruits. Kalash will be established in home and temple on Pratipada Tithi.

Four Navratris come in a year: Sadhana of 10 Mahavidyas

Astrologer Dr. Anish Vyas told that The holy festival of Navratri is considered dedicated to Adishakti Maa Durga. According to astrology, there are a total of four Navratris in a year. Out of which two are Chaitra and Sharadiya and two are Gupta Navratri. Navratri falling in the month of Ashadh is called Ashadh Gupt Navratri.

10 Mahavidyas in Gupt Navratri:
Maa Kali, Tara Devi, Tripura Sundari, Bhuvaneshwari, Mata Chinnamasta, Tripura Bhairavi, Maa Dhumavati, Maa Baglamukhi, Matangi and Kamla Devi. Is worshipped. The Sadhana done at this time removes all the defects of the horoscope and bestows all four efforts (Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha). Its most important time is said to be more effective from midnight to sunrise. During this period, nine forms of Maa Durga are worshiped from Pratipada to Navami. During Gupt Navratri, devotees perform special sadhna for Mahavidyas.

Devi Bhagwat Purana, Maa Durga’s vehicle is decided according to the day

Prophet Dr. Anish Vyas told that although lion is considered to be the vehicle of Maa Durga, but every year according to the time and date of Navratri, Maa comes to earth riding on different vehicles. Mata Durga comes by vehicle and also goes by vehicle. It is mentioned in Devi Bhagwat Purana:
Shashi Surya Gajrudha Shanibhaumai Turangme. Gurushukrech Dolayan Budhe Naukaprakirtita॥

In this verse, different vehicles for the arrival of the Goddess have been described according to the seven days of the week:

• Monday or Sunday: Mother will come on elephant.
• Saturday and Tuesday: Mother Goddess comes riding on a horse.
• Thursday or Friday: Mother comes on a doli or palanquin.
• Wednesday: Mother Goddess comes riding on a boat.

The arrival of Navratri with special constellations and yogas has a special impact on human life. Similarly, on the day of installation of the Kalash, the vehicle on which the Goddess is coming towards the earth also has a special impact on human life.

Arrival on the boat: Mother Durga will end the troubles of the devotees.

Astrologer Dr. Anish Vyas told that the vehicle of Goddess Durga has special significance during Navratri. Starting from Wednesday, Mata comes in a boat. According to Devi Bhagwat Purana, this vehicle symbolizes good rainfall, prosperity and progress in agriculture. It is being considered especially auspicious for the agriculture-oriented Mahakaushal region.

It is believed that the arrival of Mother Goddess on the boat removes the sufferings of the devotees and gives the message of prosperity. The arrival of Maa Jagadambe on a boat is considered auspicious. Whenever Mother Goddess comes riding on a boat, she fulfills all the wishes of her devotees and takes away all their troubles.

Ashadh Gupta Navratri 2026: Important dates

Astrologer Dr. Anish Vyas told that according to the Vedic calendar, this year Ashadh Gupt Navratri is starting from Wednesday, July 15.

• Pratipada date start: July 14 at 3:14 pm
• Pratipada date completion: July 15 at 11:52 am
• Beginning according to Udaya Tithi: 15 July 2026 (Wednesday)
• Gupta Navratri Completion (Navmi Tithi): 23 July 2026

Nine days date calendar:

15 July 2026, Wednesday – First Navratri – Ghatasthapana, worship of Maa Shailputri.

16 July 2026, Thursday – Second Navratri – Maa Brahmacharini Puja

17 July 2026, Friday – Third and fourth Navratri – Worship of Maa Chandraghanta and Maa Kushmanda.

18 July 2026, Saturday – Fifth Navratri – Maa Skandamata Puja

19 July 2026, Sunday – Sixth Navratri – Maa Katyayani Puja

20 July 2026, Monday – Seventh Navratri – Maa Kalratri Puja

21 July 2026, Tuesday – Eighth Navratri – Durga Ashtami, Maa Mahagauri Puja

22 July 2026, Wednesday – Ninth Navratri – Maa Siddhidatri Puja, Maha Navami

23 July 2026, Thursday – Breaking of Navratri fast

Auspicious time for Ghatasthapana (installation of Kalash)

Kundli analyst Dr. Anish Vyas told that the ritual of Navratri starts with Ghat Sthapana i.e. invocation of Mother Goddess on Pratipada Tithi. Ghat establishment will be done on Ashadh Gupt Navratri on 15th July, the auspicious time of which will be in Pushya Nakshatra.

• Auspicious time of Ghatasthapana: 06:01 am to 10:17 am (July 15)
• Best Time (Pushya Nakshatra): 8:02 am
• wee hours: 4:11 am to 4:52 am

Gupt Navratri will start on Wednesday 15th July in the great conjunction of Pushya Nakshatra, Harshan Yoga and Siddha Yoga. Performing puja during this period is considered extremely auspicious.

Surefire remedies for Gupt Navratri

Prophet Dr. Anish Vyas told that the following measures should be taken during Gupt Navratri:

• Recite Durga Chalisa and Durga Saptashati in the morning and evening.
• Offer cloves and batasha to Mata Rani during both the pujas.
• Offer only red colored flowers to Maa Durga.
• Special mantras of Maa Durga ‘Om Ain Hreem Kleem Chamundaya Vichche’ Chant it 108 times in the morning and evening.
• Special Rules: Do not tell any outsider about your worship and sadhana during Gupt Navratri.

Gupt Navratri fasting rules

Prophet and horoscope analyst Dr. Anish Vyas told that these rules should be strictly followed during the fast:

Food and drink: Meat, alcohol, garlic and onion should not be consumed at all during Gupt Navratri.

Women’s Respect: Maa Durga herself is a woman, hence women should always be respected. Mother Durga showers her blessings on those who respect women.

Domestic Peace: During the days of Navratri, there should not be any grudge, malice or insult to anyone in the house; Doing this does not bring blessings to the house.

Hygiene and Clothing: One should take bath at sunrise and wear clean clothes for nine days. One should not wear black colored clothes nor use leather belts or shoes during Navratri.

Other rules: It is believed that hair, beard and nails should not be cut during Navratri. The seeker should sleep on the floor instead of the bed. Also, one should not insult any guest or beggar who comes to the house.

complete puja material list

According to horoscope analyst Dr. Anish Vyas, collect the following materials for puja:

Statue or picture of Maa Durga, vermilion, saffron, camphor, barley, incense, clothes, mirror, comb, bangles, scented oil, bandanwar of mango leaves, red flowers, durva, henna, bindi, whole betel nut, lump of turmeric and ground turmeric, patra, seat, chowki, roli, mauli, wreath, belpatra, lotus, barley, lamp, Deepak, naivedya, honey, sugar, panchmeva, nutmeg, mace, coconut, sand, soil, betel leaves, cloves, cardamom, clay or brass urn, havan material, plate for worship, white clothes, milk, curd, seasonal fruits, white and yellow mustard, Ganga water etc.

Simple puja method:

Prophet and horoscope analyst Dr. Anish Vyas has explained the method of setting up the Kalash and worshiping it as follows:

Wake up early in the morning, retire from all work and collect all the worship materials for Navratri.

Decorate the idol of Maa Durga with red colored clothes.

Sow barley seeds in an earthen pot and sprinkle light water daily till Navami.

Install the Kalash with complete rituals in the auspicious time. First fill the Kalash with Ganga water, apply mango leaves on its mouth and place a coconut on it. Wrap the Kalash with a red cloth and tie it to Kalava (Mauli) and keep it near the earthen barley pot.

Worship the Goddess with flowers, camphor, incense sticks and flame. Chant the mantras of Maa Durga for nine days and pray for happiness and prosperity.

After Durga Puja on Ashtami or Navami, worship nine girls and offer them dishes like Puri, Chana, Halwa etc.

On the last day after Durga Puja, do Ghat immersion. Sing the mother’s aarti, offer flowers and rice to her and lift the urn from the altar.

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