The first day of Shardiya Navratri is dedicated to Mother Shailputri. Shardiya Navratri has started from today, October 3, 2024. Worshiping Maa Shailputri, the first form of Goddess Durga, with full rituals on the first day increases happiness and prosperity. Being the daughter of Himalaya, she is called Shailputri. According to beliefs, worshiping Mother Shailputri removes all the negative effects related to the planet Moon. Let us know the auspicious time, method and how to worship Mata Shailputri for worship, Ghat Sthapana and Kalash Sthapana on the first day of Navratri.
Worship Maa Shailputri today at this time: Almanac According to, today Abhijit Muhurta from 11:46 am to 12:33 pm, Vijay Muhurta from 02:08 pm to 02:55 pm, Twilight Muhurta from 06:04 pm to 06:29 pm and Amrit Kaal from 08:45 am to 10:33 am. Will remain.
When to do Kalash Sthapana and Ghat Sthapana: According to Pandit Saurabh Mishra, today the auspicious time for establishing Kalash is from 6:08 am to 5:30 pm. Abhijeet Muhurta will be from 11:52 am to 12:40 am. At the same time, Pratipada Tithi will remain till 01:20 on Thursday night.
How to do Ghat Sthapana and Kalash Sthapana: Ghat Sthapana has great importance during Navratri. The Kalash is decorated with a lump of turmeric, betel nut, Durva and five types of leaves. Barley is sown by making an altar of sand under the Kalash. Along with this, Durga Saptashati and Durga Chalisa are recited.
First of all, purify the place of worship with Ganga water. Now make octagons from turmeric. To establish the Kalash, put soil in an earthen vessel and sow barley seeds in it. Now make a Swastika with Roli on an earthen or copper pot. Tie Mauli in the upper part of the pot. Now fill this pot with clean water and add a few drops of Ganga water in it. Now add coin, turmeric, betel nut, Akshat, betel leaves, flowers and cardamom in the water of this Kalash. Then place five types of leaves and cover the urn. After this, wrap the coconut in red chunri and place it on the Kalash.
ritual of worship
Wake up in the morning and take bath and clean the temple
Install Kalash and Ghat.
Anoint the mother with Ganga water.
Offer Akshat, red sandalwood, chunri and white or flowers.
Perform Jalabhishek of all the Gods and Goddesses and apply fruits, flowers and tilak.
Offer fruits and sweets as bhog.
Light incense sticks and ghee lamp in the home temple.
Recite Durga Saptashati and Durga Chalisa
Place camphor and cloves on betel leaf and perform the aarti of Mata.
Pray for forgiveness at the end.
Disclaimer: We do not claim that the information given in this article is completely true and accurate. For detailed and more information, please consult an expert in the relevant field.
