Navratri Begins
MarathiAlso known as: Navaratri Day 1, Ghatasthapana
Navratri Begins
About Navratri Begins
Navratri begins with Ghatasthapana, the ritual installation of the sacred pot on the first day of the nine-night festival. It falls in Ashwin (September-October).
The festival celebrates the divine feminine energy through nine nights of worship dedicated to Goddess Durga.
In Maharashtra, the festival is celebrated with traditional rituals and community gatherings.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees begin nine days of fasting and worship, invoking the divine feminine energy.
- Perform Ghatasthapana at an auspicious time.
- Begin nine days of fasting, consuming sattvic food.
- Visit temples and participate in daily pukas.
- Light the lamp and keep it burning for nine days.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ghatasthapana is the ritual installation of a sacred pot on the first day of Navratri, invoking the divine energy of Goddess Durga.
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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Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.