Which muhurat is best for Ghatasthapana?

The most auspicious Navratri Ghatasthapana Muhurat is that time of the day when Pratipada tithi is prevailing or first one-third of the day. If somehow, this time is not available or not possible, then Abhijit Muhurat is another auspicious time to perform Ghatasthapana.

What is the time of Ghatasthapana in Navratri?

Navratri 2022 Ghatasthapana Muhurta Ghatasthapana will be done on the first day of Chaitra Navratri. The auspicious time of Ghat Establishment will be Choghadiya of Shubh on 02nd April from 08:04 am to 08.29 am. The total duration is 25 minutes.

When should Ghatasthapana be removed?

Kalash Sthapana or Ghatasthapana Timings: Ghatasthapana starts from 06:17 AM to 07:07 AM. Ghatasthapana ends from 11:45 AM to 12:32 PM.

Can we do Ghatasthapana in Abhijit muhurat?

The most auspicious time for Ghatasthapana is first one third of the day while Pratipada is prevailing. If due to some reasons this time is not available then Ghatasthapana can be done during Abhijit Muhurta. It should be ideally done before Hindu midday while Pratipada is prevailing, according to Drikpanchang.

Why is Ghatasthapana important?

Significance of Ghatasthapana The Ghatasthapana or Kalash Sthapana is performed on the Pratipada Tithi, Chaitra, Shukla Paksha to mark the Navratri festivities. It is done before offering prayers to Goddess Shailputri, the first form of Navdurga. The Kalash represents Shakti or the source of creation or feminine power.

Who can do Ghatasthapana?

The most auspicious or shubh muhurat to do Ghatasthapana is first one third of the day while Pratipada is prevailing. If due to some reasons this time is not available then Ghatasthapana can be done during Abhijit Muhurta.

Why do we do Ghatasthapana?

What can we do with Ghatasthapana?

The Kalash Sthapana or Ghatasthapana is observed on the first day of the Navratri. Take a clay pot and spead a layer of soil on it and then spread the grain seeds. Add a second layer of soil and sprinkle some water to set it. Tie a sacred thread on the neck of the Kalash and fill it up with the holy water.

What is done in Ghatasthapana?

During Ghatasthapana, people fill “holy water” in a Kalash (pot). The Kalash is then coated with cow dung and barley seeds are sown in it. It is then placed in a sand pit that is also sown with barley seeds.

How is Ghatasthapana done?

How do we celebrate Ghatasthapana?

As part of the religious tradition, on the day of Ghatasthapana, people bring sand from the river and sow barley seeds mixed with wheat and corn. The seeds, sown at the altar of goddess Durga, are watered every morning and evening. The seeds sprout and grow into yellow grass called jamara.

Why do we celebrate Ghatasthapana?

It celebrates Hindu beliefs concerning the victory of various gods over evil demon spirits, with Durga “the mother goddess” being especially worshiped at this time. Nepali Hindus will go to local temples for special ceremonies at this time, but the greater part of the observances occur within private homes.