Gupt Navratri: These nine days are considered highly significant for attaining siddhis. It is believed that worship and sadhana of Goddess Durga during this Navratri help eradicate all obstacles in life
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According to the Hindu calendar, Navratri is celebrated four times a year, comprising two direct and two Gupt Navratris. Like the Prakat Navratri, Gupt Navratri is observed twice annually; once in the Magh month and once in the Ashadh month.
During Gupt Navratri, it is customary to worship the 10 Mahavidyas. Religious beliefs hold that worshipping the goddesses secretly during Gupt Navratri can lead to the attainment of Siddhis. This Navratri is primarily observed by Aghoris and Tantrikas.
According to the Vedic calendar, the Gupt Navratri of the Magh month marks the last Navratri of the year, beginning on the Pratipada date of the Shukla Paksha in Magh.
Kashi’s astrologer, Swami Kanhaiya Maharaj, shared that this year the Pratipada date of Magh Shukla Paksha falls on January 30. The Gupt Navratri of Magh will start on this day and continue until February 7. This Navratri is celebrated in a secretive manner, with worship rituals performed discreetly.
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Worship Of Ten Mahavidyas
Religious tradition states that during the Magh Gupt Navratri, the 10 Mahavidyas of Goddess Durga are worshipped in secrecy. These nine days are considered highly significant for attaining siddhis. It is believed that worship and sadhana of Goddess Durga during this Navratri help eradicate all obstacles in life.
Auspicious Time for Kalash Sthapana
Gupt Navratri begins on Thursday, January 30. On the first day, Ghatasthapana is performed to honour the Goddess. The auspicious time for Kalash Sthapana is between 7:15 am and 9:54 am. Alternatively, it can be performed during the Abhijit Muhurta, which begins at 11:40 am on the same day.
