One of the most auspicious Hindu festivals, Shardia Navratri, victory of good over evil and worshiping Goddess Durga in her nine divine forms. This festival begins with Ghatasthapana (Kalash Stopana), a sacred ritual that symbolizes the implementation of the divine energy of Maa Durga. In 2025, Shardia Navratri begins on Monday, September 22, 2025, with which Ghatthapana performed on the Pratipada date.
Ghatasthhapana 2025 colors: white
Ghatasthapana 2025 Shub Murat
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According to the Drink Almanac, performing the Ghatasthapana in the right time is considered highly auspicious, as it marks the beginning of Navratri.
Here are important times:-
Ashwina Ghatasthapana Tithi: Monday, September 22, 2025
Ghatasthampan Murat: 06:10 AM to 08:06 AM
Duration: 01 hr 56 minutes
Ghatastha Abhijeet Murat: 11:50 am to 12:39 am
Duration: 49 minutes
Tithi: Parallel
Lagna: DVI-Svabhava Kanya Lagna
Panchang Description:
Pratipada Tithi begins: 01:23 AM on 22 September, 2025
Pratipada Tithi ends: 02:55 am on 23 September, 2025
Virgo begins diligence: September 22, 2025 at 06:10
Virgo passion ends: 08:06 AM on 22 September, 2025
Ghatasthapana Pooja Vidhi (step by step)
According to the Drink Almanac, purify the place – clean the worship room and sprinkle Ganga water to cleanse the environment.
Set the urn – Fill an earthen pot with holy soil, sow barley seeds, and keep a urn filled with holy water.
Decorate the urn – cover it with mango leaves, place a coconut wrapped in red cloth, and tie a holy thread (moli).
Invite Maa Durga – offer a lamp, flower, rice, and kumkum, chant Durga mantras.
Establish the Navratri Kalash – In Virgo Lagan Murat, keep the urn in the house to invite the energy of Mother Durga.
Proposal Prasad – Suji Halwa or Kheer like fruits, sweets, and bhog are offered to the goddess.
Pooja Composite (required item)
Kalash (pot)
Coconut wrapped in red clothes
Mango leaves
Holy soil and barley seeds
Red Chunari (Cloth)
Ganga water (holy water)
Flowers, rice, kumkum, turmeric
Diya and sunny sticks
Fruits and sweets for offerings
Importance of Ghatasthapana
According to the Drink Panchang, the Ghatasthapana Neverratri has marked the beginning of Sadhana and symbolizes the power (divine woman energy) of Maa Durga. Kalash represents prosperity, abundance and divine blessings. Worshipers believe that performing rituals with devotion leads to strength, happiness and protection for the family.
On September 22, 2025, the Ghatasthapana Murat sets tone for the Navratri ceremony. Devotees can invite Mother Durga’s blessings for health, wealth and spiritual development by demonstrating worship with devotion and following the right time.
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