Chaitra Navratri Begins Tomorrow: Ghatasthapana Timing..

Chaitra Navratri, the festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, will commence on March 30, 2025, and conclude on April 6, 2025. This festival, observed twice a year, holds immense significance in Hindu traditions. Alongside Chaitra Navratri, festivals like Nav Samvatsar, Gudi Padwa, Arya Samaj Foundation Day, Gautam Jayanti, Hedgewar Jayanti, and Jhulelal Jayanti will also be celebrated on the same day. This year, the Navratri period will witness the formation of five special yogas, including Sarvartha Siddhi, Aindra, Budh Aditya, and Lakshmi Narayan Yoga, which are believed to bring prosperity and positive results.

Unlike the usual nine days, this year’s Chaitra Navratri will last for only eight days, as the second and third tithi (Dwitiya and Tritiya) fall on the same day. The Pratipada tithi will remain until 12:49 PM on March 30, while the Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga will be active from 4:34 PM on March 30 until 6:13 AM on April 1. Since Pratipada falls on a Sunday, and in astrology, the presence of Agnivaas on Earth during this time makes it highly auspicious for yajnas and other spiritual rituals.

For devotees performing Ghatasthapana, the most auspicious timings are as follows: the first muhurat is from 3:58 AM to 5:31 AM, followed by a second favorable window from 5:31 AM to 6:58 AM. The third optimal time for Ghatasthapana is from 8:35 AM to 10:32 AM, and the final best muhurat is between 10:32 AM and 12:46 PM.

Chaitra Navratri is a time of deep spiritual significance when devotees observe fasting, offer prayers, and seek the divine blessings of Goddess Durga. The festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil and is marked with grand celebrations across India, including temple visits, traditional rituals, and cultural festivities. As devotees prepare for the auspicious beginning, ensuring the right muhurat for Ghatasthapana is crucial for invoking divine blessings and prosperity throughout the Navratri period.