Chaitra Navratri an important Hindu festival that happens four times a year, includes reverence for the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga. The festival concludes with Ram Navami, during which followers participate in religious practices and customs such as Ghatsthapana. During Ghatsthapana, a Kalash and an image of Goddess Durga are arranged by devotees, who then invoke and worship the idol of Ma Durga for nine consecutive days.
Chaitra Navratri 2024
Chaitra Navratri 2024: Navratri is of significant importance in Hindu religion and is observed four times a year during Chaitra Navratri, Ashadha Gupt Navratri, Magha Gupt Navratri, and Shardiya Navratri. It is a festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, with devotees worshipping her nine manifestations over nine days. This year, Chaitra Navratri will commence on April 9 and conclude on April 17, 2024, coinciding with Ram Navami.
Chaitra Navratri 2024 Ghatsthapana Muhurat
- Pratipada Tithi Begins – April 8, 2024 – 11:50 PM
- Pratipada Tithi Ends – April 9, 2024 – 08:30 PM
- Vaidhriti Yoga Begins – April 8, 2024 – 06:14 PM
- Vaidhriti Yoga Ends – April 9, 2024 – 02:18 PM
- Ghatasthapana Muhurat – 05:33 AM to 09:43 AM
- Ghatasthapana Abhijit Muhurat – 11:23 AM to 12:13 PM
Ghatsthapana is a highly spiritual moment, signifying the invocation of Goddess Durga or Shakti to commence the Navratri festival. It is important to observe that the ideal and most auspicious time for Ghatsthapana is the Abhijeet Muhurat, scheduled from 11:23 AM to 12:13 PM on April 9, 2024.
Chaitra Navratri 2024 Puja Time
This is the process of invoking the Goddess Durga or Shakti which marks the beginning of Navratri festival. This is to be noted that the best and most auspicious Muhurat for Ghatsthapana is Abhijeet Muhurat, which will start from 11:23 AM to 12:13 PM on April 9, 2024.
Chaitra Navratri 2024 Significance
Chaitra Navratri holds immense religious importance as it is a period dedicated to worshiping the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga. Commencing on the Pratipada Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra, this festival concludes with Ram Navami, which marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ram. Devotees place the idol of Goddess Durga during the Ghatsthapana period and engage in various religious and spiritual activities throughout the nine days.
Chaitra Navratri Mantra
1. Om Jayanti Mangala Kaali Bhadra Kaali Kapalini,
Durga Kshama Shivadhatri Swaha Swadha Namostute..!!
2. Om Sarva Mangala Mangalye Shive Sarvartha Sadhike,
Sharanye Tryambake Gauri Narayani Namostu Te..!!
3. Dehi Saubhagyam Aarogyam Dehi Me Parmam Sukham,
Roopam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dwisho Jehi..!!
4. Sarva Badha Vinirmukto Dhan Dhanya Sutanvitaha,
Manushyo Mat Prasaaden Bhavishyati Na Sanshaaha..!!
When is Chaitra Navratri 2024?
Chaitra Navratri will commence on April 9, 2024, on the Pratipada Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Chaitra Month and conclude on April 17, 2024.
How Chaitra Navratri is Celebrated?
Devotees install an idol of Goddess Durga at their residence, worship it during an auspicious time, keep it for nine days, honor the nine forms of Maa Durga with deep devotion, and express gratitude.
Chaitra Navratri 2024 Shubh Muhurat for Kalash Sthapana
पंचांग की गणना के मुताबिक शुभ चौघड़िया 09 बजकर 12 मिनट से 10 बजकर 47 मिनट तक रहेगा। ऐसे में इस शुभ मुहू्र्त में कलश स्थापना कर सकते हैं। 09 अप्रैल को कलश स्थापना के लिए सबसे अच्छा मुहूर्त 11 बजकर 57 मिनट से 12 बजकर 48 मिनट तक रहेगा। क्योंकि यह अभिजीत मुहूर्त है।
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