The Ghatasthapana 2023 date and time is set for Sunday, October 15, 2023, between 11:44 AM and 12:32 PM (duration: 00 Hours 48 Minutes). One of the important Navratri traditions is Ghatasthapana. The goddess Durga is invoked, and nine days of celebrations commence at that time. The first part of the day, when Pratipada is dominant, is the Shubh Muhurat for doing Ghatasthapana. On this day, worshippers pay homage to Maa Shailputri.
Ghatasthapana 2023 Date And Time
One of the most well-known Hindu celebrations is Navratri. Four Navratris are observed annually. Out of the four, Chaitra and Sharadiya, Navratri are the ones that devotees celebrate the most. It commemorates Maa Durga’s nine manifestations and her triumph over the Demon King Mahishasura. The Ghatasthapana 2023 date and time rite marks the beginning of Navratri, making it one of the most important and serious rituals to observe. If done properly, it brings you luck and riches.
The significance of Ghatasthapana 2023 date and time lies in its association with the nine forms of Goddess Durga, each of which is worshiped during the nine days of Navratri. These forms include Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri. Ghatasthapana is the beginning of a spiritual journey, and it is believed that invoking these divine forms can bring blessings, strength, and prosperity to the devotees.
Ghatasthapana 2023 Date & Right Time For Sharad Navratri
Ghatasthapana is conducted on the day of “Pratipada,” or the first day of the lunar fortnight, because it is done on the first day of Navratri. The Ghatasthapana Vidhi, or ritual, must be performed in the morning during the first third of the Pratipada tithi. If such a period is not accessible for whatever reason, Ghatasthapana may still be performed in the Abhijit Muhurat. One of the most fortunate periods of the day, Abhijit Muhurat is powerful enough to counteract all the doshas. It’s a terrific time for making fresh starts and bringing good fortune.
- Ghatasthapana on Sunday, October 15, 2023
- Ghatasthapana Muhurat: 11:44 Am to 12:32 Pm (Duration – 00 hours 48 mins)
- Chitra Nakshatra begins: 04:24 pm on Oct 14, 2023
- Chitra Nakshatra ends: 06:13 pm on Oct 15, 2023
- Vaidhriti Yoga begins: at 10:25 Am on Oct 14, 2023
- Vaidhriti Yoga ends: at 10:25 Am on Oct 15, 2023
The Vedic texts warn against using the Choghadiya muhurat for the Ghatasthapana rite during Navratri. We may attempt to include the Dwi-Swabhav lagna into the aforementioned Muhurat, nevertheless. The Dwi-Swabhav lagna rules throughout the early morning hours of Sharad Navratri. Ghatasthapana may be done at that time if it is convenient.
How to Perform Navratri Ghatasthapana Vidhi?
An earthen pot with a wide mouth, a copper or brass pot (Kalash), clean soil, seven grains, Ganga Jal, holy thread, betel nuts, rice grains, mango leaves, red fabric, an unpeeled coconut, Durva grass, smell, and money are required to complete the Ghatasthapana Vidhi.
How to do Ghatasthapana Vidhi is as follows:
- Put grains in the clay pot and cover the base with clean earth to invoke the Goddess. Keep doing this until the clay pot is filled.
- Add a little Gangajal, betel nuts, rice, Durva grass, money, and scent to the Copper or Brass Pot (Kalash).
- Cover the Kalash’s mouth with six mango leaves.
- The unpeeled coconut should be placed on the mango leaves covering the Kalash’s mouth and tied in crimson cloth with the sacred thread.
- Put the Kalash in the clay container with clean soil when ready.
Ghatasthapana Rituals
Navratri, the most anticipated Hindu festival, is celebrated for nine days with respect. There are four Navratris in a year, but Shardiya and Chaitra are very important. Both Navratri festivities share rituals and customs. A custom is Navratri Ghatasthapana. Shardiya Ghatasthapana involves installing the Kalash or Ghata. This rite starts the nine-day festival.
Navratri Ghatasthapana – Importance
Ghatasthapana is a key ceremony in Navratri because Ghata or Kalash, the holy pot, is worshiped. For nine days, Goddess Shakti is summoned to this pot and worshiped every day. The norms and procedures for Ghatasthapana Vidhi are in our sacred books, and changing them or executing them at the incorrect time will anger Maa Durga. Thus, Ghatasthapana puja must be done at the right time.
Significance of Ghatasthapana
Ghatasthapana or Kalash That begins Navratri’s nine days. Navratri begins with this rite. A Pot or Kalash is a major worship item during this event. Maa Shakti is worshiped for nine days in this pot. Her adherents pray to Navdurga, Maa Durga’s nine forms, for luck, plenty, and favors. Durga Saptashati Puja, a 700-verse Markandeya Purana ritual, describes Maa Durga’s victory over Mahishasura.
Our skilled Pandits can conduct a Durga Saptashati Puja to remove negativity and bring you prosperity and wealth. The Ghatasthapana Date for Sharad Navratri 2023 is Sunday, October 15. The ceremony has times and rules in addition to the day of Ghatasthapana. Ghatasthapana should not be done at night or on Amavasya, as our ancient texts warn of Maa Shakti’s anger.
