Will The Solar Eclipse Before Navratri Affect Ghatasthapana?
The festival of Navratri is celebrated four times every year. Chaitra Navratri, Sharadiya Navratri, and Gupt Navratri come twice. Mother Durga is worshiped for 9 days of Navratri. 9 days of Navratri are dedicated to Mother Durga. It is believed that worshiping Durga ji duly for 9 days of Navratri brings happiness and prosperity in life. The festival of Navratri is celebrated every year on the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Navratri 2024 is celebrated every year on the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month. Let us know when is Navratri in the year 2024 and how much effect will the solar eclipse have on Navratri.
How Much Effect Will The Solar Eclipse Have On Navratri?
According to astrologers, this solar eclipse is not going to have any effect on Chaitra Navratri. On the morning of October 03, devotees can set up the Devi Chowki without any worry and do Ghatasthapana in the fixed Muhurta.
What Is The Muhurta Of Ghatasthapana In Navratri?
Ghatasthapana has its importance in Sharadiya Navratri. The auspicious time of Ghatasthapana will start from 06.15 am on October 03 and will last till 07.22 am.
Sharadiya Navratri - Which Goddess Will Be Worshipped When?
3 October, first date- Worship of Goddess Shailputri Devi
4 October, second date- Worship of Goddess Brahmacharini Devi
5 October, third date- Worship of Goddess Chandraghanta Devi
6 October, fourth date- Worship of Goddess Kushmanda Devi
7 October, fifth date- Worship of Goddess Skandamata
8 October, sixth date- Worship of Goddess Katyayani Devi
9 October, seventh date- Worship of Goddess Kalratri Devi
10 October, eighth date- Worship of Goddess Mahagauri
11 October, ninth date- Worship of Goddess Siddhidatri Devi
Do These Things Before Ghatasthapana
Eclipse is considered to be a contaminated period. In such a situation, after the solar eclipse, purify the whole house with Gangajal.
After this, sprinkle Gangajal on the Tulsi plant as well.
When the whole house is purified, take a bath and wear clean clothes.
Only after this, do Ghatasthapana or Kalash Sthapana with rituals.
Ghatasthapana of Navratri should be done with auspicious time and method.
Importance Of Maa Durga Ride┬а
In Devi Purana, the ride of a palanquin is considered auspicious. However, the ride of a palanquin is also considered to be the cause of a partial epidemic. At the same time, the ride of a rooster hurts the country.
Kalash Sthapana Vidhi
On the first day of Sharadiya Navratri, wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and wear clean clothes.
Then clean the temple and sprinkle Gangajal.
After this, spread a red cloth and place some rice on it. Sow barley in an earthen pot.
Also, place a Kalash filled with water on this pot. Place mango or Ashoka leaves around the Kalash and make a Swastika.
Then place a whole betel nut, coin, and Akshat in it.
Wrap a dupatta on a coconut tie Kalawa place this coconut on top of the Kalash and invoke Maa Jagdamba.
Then light the lamp and worship the vase.
Conclusion
The festival of Sharadiya Navratri is dedicated to Maa Durga. Sharadiya Navratri is the most popular and important Navratri among all Navratris. Therefore, Sharadiya Navratri is also called Maha Navratri. Sharadiya Navratri falls in the month of Ashwin during autumn. Being autumn, they are also called Sharadiya Navratri. Nine forms of Mother Bhavani are worshiped in the nine days of Navratri. Sharadiya Navratri ends on the tenth day, Dussehra, which is also called Vijayadashami. Mother Durga comes and goes on different rides on Navratri. Each ride has a different significance.┬аIf you also want to know what effect the solar eclipse before Navratri will have on Ghatasthapana, then you can talk to astrologers.
