Ghatasthapana
GujaratiAlso known as: Kalash Sthapana, Navratri Kalash, Pratipada Puja
Ghatasthapana
About Ghatasthapana
Ghatasthapana, also known as Kalash Sthapana, is the ritual performed on the first day of Navratri to invoke Goddess Durga. A sacred pot is installed and the goddess presence is invoked.
In Gujarat, the ritual is performed at an auspicious time. The kalash is filled with water, covered with mango leaves, and topped with a coconut, then worshipped for nine days.
The ritual symbolises the invocation of divine energy and the establishment of a sacred space. Families perform this with great devotion and chanting of mantras.
Ghatasthapana sets the spiritual tone for the entire Navratri period, and its proper performance is considered essential for receiving the goddesss blessings.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees begin their nine-day fast on this day.
- Wake before dawn and take a ritual bath.
- Clean the puja area.
- Install the kalash at the auspicious time.
- Invoke Goddess Durga with mantras.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The first day of the nine-day fast begins.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Clean the puja area.
- Fill the kalash with water and place mango leaves.
- Place a coconut on top.
- Apply kumkum and rice.
- Light incense and offer flowers.
- Chant Durga mantras.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The ritual of installing a sacred kalash on the first day of Navratri to invoke Goddess Durga.
During the Abhijit Muhurta or the auspicious time specified in the panchang.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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