As per Hindu religion, Navratri falls 4 times in a year which is celebrated in different states of India. The spirit of feminism is worshipped during Shukla Paksha (waxing of moon) of Ashadha month is Ashadha Gupt Navratri.
During Ashadha (june) Gupt Navratri extensive prayer is offered to please Goddess Durga for blessings.
Ashadha (June) Gupt Navratri Ideology
Ashadha (june) Gupt is also referred to as ‘Gayatri’ or ‘Shakambari Navratri’ and it falls between June and July.
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It is called ‘Gupt’ (secret) because devotees worship this in secret and even this is not very popular with most people. Gayatri Navratri is celebrated with vivacity and reverence in all parts of India, especially in northern regions like Uttarakhand, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana.
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Ashadha Gupt Navratri is a 9 day festival dedicated to Goddess in different forms to seek their divine blessings.
Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2020 Date and Time | Shubh Muhurat
Ashadha Gupt Navratri date and time are depicted in the table below. It will start from 22nd June 2020 and end on 1st July 2020.
Particulars |
Beginning Time |
End Time |
Sunrise |
22 June, 2020 - Monday, 5:46 a.m. |
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Sunset |
22 June, 2020 - Monday, 7:11 p.m |
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Pratipada Tithi |
21 June, 2020 - Sunday, 12:10 p.m. |
22 June, 2020 - Monday, 11:55 a.m |
Ghatasthapana Muhurat |
22 June, 2020 - Monday, 5:46 a.m. |
22 June, 2020 - Monday, 10:14 a.m. |
Abhijit Muhurat Time |
22 June, 2020 - Monday, 12:02 p.m. |
22 June, 2020 - Monday, 12:55 p.m. |
Ashadha Gupt Navratri Importance
- Shakambari Navratri is observed with the main motive to propitiate the Goddess of Bhagwati in different forms so devotees can be blessed with knowledge, wealth, prosperity and other positive energies.
- Goddess Durga is worshiped for 9 days with the recitation of Durga Saptashati who eases the distress and pleased her to show kindness.
- Strict fasting for 9 days will be followed by tantrik, sadhak or any other devotees. They can only take sattvic food like fruits or dairy products.
Ashadha Gupt Navratri Rituals
- During the Ashadh Gupt Navratri period, Hindu devotees observe varied forms of Maa Durga for nine days starting from Pratipada to Navami that are depicted as below:
Days |
Tithi |
Puja |
1 |
Pratipada |
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2 |
Dwitiya |
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3 |
Tritiya |
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4 |
Chaturthi |
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5 |
Panchami |
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6 |
Sashthi |
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7 |
Saptami |
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8 |
Ashtami |
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9 |
Navami |
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10 |
Dashami |
- On this auspicious occasion, Hindu followers chant mantras to Goddess Shakti to invoke heavenly grace. Religious scriptures like ‘Devi Mahatmya’, Shrimad Bhagwad Gita’ and ‘Durga Saptashati’ are very auspicious.
- However, South Indians observe Maa Varahi who is the consort of Lord Vishnu during this time.
- Worshiper also chants ‘ Durga Battissi’ or another name of Adhya Shakti during this Navratri. It is said that this 9 day practice can bring spiritual happiness and bring the material. With the utmost secret worship, Goddess ends all the obstacles and helps followers to achieve peace and harmony in life.
Ashadha Gupt Navratri Puja Vidhi
Ashadha Gupt Puja is performed just like other Navratri. Goddess Shakti or Durga is worshiped every morning and evening starting from Pratipda following Shubh Muhurat.
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On Ashtami or Navami, the fast is observed with Kanya (girl) Puja.
The practitioners like tantrik and sadhak practice ten Mahavidyas instead of forms of Goddesses. All seekers should do Tantra Sadhna under the guidance of Guru or trained tantrik. If sadhana is not done in the proper way, it can have adverse effects on the seeker.
During puja, the first three days follower worship Maa Bhagwati and her manifestations, next 3 days to Devi Laxmi and last 3 days to Maa Saraswati. Pure souls will certainly receive benefits and blessings.
Magh Gupt Navratri 2020 Calendar For All Nine Days.
Ashadha Gupt Navratri Calendar For Upcoming Years
Year |
Dates and Day |
2021 |
July 11, Sunday |
2022 |
June 30, Thursday |
2023 |
June 19, Monday |
2024 |
July 6, Saturday |
2025 |
June 26, Thursday |
Conclusion:
Goddess Shakti is considered as a symbol of power she bestows upon her devotees with grace and fulfills their desires. Ashadha Gupt Navratri rituals if followed impeccably, worshipers will surely gain the divine blessings.
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