Navratri Begins

Telugu

Also known as: Navaratri Day 1, Ghatasthapana

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Navratri Begins

About Navratri Begins

Navratri begins with Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana), 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 (Shakti) through nine nights of worship dedicated to the three forms of Goddess Durga — Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Kali.

In Andhra Pradesh, Bathukamma festival is celebrated during this period with elaborate floral arrangements and traditional songs. Temples are decorated and special pujas are performed daily.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Devotees begin nine days of fasting and worship, invoking the divine feminine energy.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

Perform Ghatasthapana (Kalash installation) at an auspicious time.
Begin nine days of fasting, consuming sattvic food.
Visit temples and participate in daily Durga pujas.
Light the lamp (akhand jyoti) and keep it burning for nine days.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is Ghatasthapana?

Ghatasthapana is the ritual installation of a sacred pot (Kalash) on the first day of Navratri. It invokes the divine energy of Goddess Durga and marks the beginning of the nine-night worship.

Q: What is Bathukamma?

Bathukamma is a floral festival celebrated in Telangana during Navratri. Women create beautiful floral arrangements (Bathukammas) and celebrate with traditional songs.

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.