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Magh Gupt Navratri 2025: Know Date, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi And All About This Auspicious Festival

This year's first Gupt Navratri will begin on January 30. During these nine days, secret rituals are performed, and devotees worship the ten forms of Goddess Durga.

Magh Gupt Navratri, an important Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and her ten Mahavidyas, will commence on Thursday, January 30, 2025, and conclude on Friday, February 7, 2025. This nine-day festival, observed in secrecy, is significant for spiritual seekers and tantric practitioners who perform special rituals to attain divine blessings and enlightenment.

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Four Navratris In A Year:

As per the Hindu calendar, there are four Navratris in a year—two are widely celebrated, and two are observed secretly. The Chaitra and Sharadiya Navratri are the most prominent, while Gupt Navratris fall in the months of Magh and Ashadha. These secret Navratris are believed to be highly auspicious for performing hidden spiritual practices.

Magh Gupt Navratri 2025 Dates And Ghatasthapana Muhurat:

Magh Gupt Navratri begins on Shukla Paksha Pratipada and lasts until Navami. According to the Hindu Panchang, Pratipada Tithi will start at 6:05 PM on January 29, 2025, and end at 4:01 PM on January 30, 2025. Based on Udaya Tithi, Navratri will be observed from January 30, 2025.

Ghatasthapana Muhurat:

On January 30, 2025, devotees can perform Ghatasthapana during these two auspicious time slots:

Morning: 9:25 AM – 10:46 AM
Afternoon: 12:13 PM – 12:56 PM

A rare Vyatipat Yoga along with Shravana and Dhanishta Nakshatra on this day makes the rituals even more powerful.

Spiritual Significance Of Gupt Navratri:

Unlike the widely observed Navratris, Gupt Navratri is dedicated to secretive and intense spiritual practices. Devotees worship Goddess Durga in her fierce forms and seek protection, strength, and spiritual success. It is believed that the more secrecy one maintains while performing these rituals, the more powerful and effective the results will be.

During these nine days, devotees worship the ten Mahavidyas of Goddess Durga:

  • Kali
  • Tara
  • Tripura Sundari
  • Bhuvaneshwari
  • Chhinnamasta
  • Tripura Bhairavi
  • Dhumavati
  • Baglamukhi
  • Matangi
  • Kamala

Navratri Rituals And Worship Practices:

Devotees observe strict discipline and engage in various rituals, including:

Mantra chanting: Reciting Siddha Mantras and Durga Saptashati
Havan (Fire Ritual): Offering prayers to invoke divine blessings
Akhand Jyoti (Eternal Flame): Lighting a lamp continuously for nine days
Silent Worship: Some practitioners perform their rituals discreetly without revealing them to anyone

For those unable to perform elaborate rituals, reciting Ram Raksha Stotra, Devi Bhagavat Purana, or chanting 1.25 lakh (125,000) mantras over nine days is considered beneficial.

Essential Puja Materials:

To perform the rituals, devotees need:

  • Idol or image of Goddess Durga
  • Vermilion, saffron, camphor, incense sticks, flowers, sacred thread, turmeric, betel leaves, coconut, honey, jaggery, and five types of fruits
  • Brass or clay Kalash, Ganga water, and various offerings like dry fruits and sweets

Traditional Worship By Tantric Practitioners:

Gupt Navratri holds special significance for Tantric and Aghori practitioners, who perform their rituals at midnight. These rituals involve offering red flowers, applying vermilion, and lighting mustard oil lamps while chanting the powerful mantra "Om Dum Durgaye Namah" to seek divine protection and blessings.

[Disclaimer: The content of this article is based solely on beliefs, and should be taken as general guidance. Individual experiences may vary. ABPLive.com does not assert the accuracy or validity of any claims or information presented. It is strongly recommended to consult a qualified expert before considering or implementing any information or belief discussed herein.]

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