Can We Keep Fast By Doing Ghatasthapana In Gupt Navratri?

Gupta Navratri is especially known for Tantra Sadhana, Siddhi, and Gupt Upasana. It comes in the months of Ashadh and Magh, and is mainly considered extremely fruitful for Tantrikas, Sadhaks, and those who do Gupt Sadhana. But this does not mean that householders cannot participate in it. Yes, householders can keep fast by doing Ghatasthapana in Gupt Navratri. The two Gupta Navratris are also known for the worship of the ten Mahavidyas.

Navratri has special significance in Hinduism. The festival of Navratri is celebrated four times a year: Sharadiya Navratri, Chaitra Navratri, and two Gupt Navratri(Magh and Ashadha Navratri). While common people keep fast and worship Goddess Durga during Sharadiya and Chaitra Navratri, Gupt Navratri is especially known for Tantra Sadhana and mysterious worship. Gupt Navratri comes twice a year in the months of Ashadh and Magh. If you want to know more about Gupt Navratri, then talk to astrologers.

The 10 Mahavidyas are worshiped during the Gupt Navratri

The 10 names listed are the ten Mahavidyas, ten forms of the Hindu goddess Durga, each representing a different aspect of wisdom and power. The 10 names are Kali, Tara, Tripura Sundari, Bhuvaneshwari, Chhinnamasta, Bhairavi, Dhumavati, Baglamukhi, Matangi, and Kamala. The sadhana of Gupt Navratri is done secretly, and it is especially for those who want to attain tantric sadhana, innovative worship, or special mental and spiritual power. During this time, the worship done methodically brings positive changes in the life of the seeker.

Gupt Navratri Fasting Rules 

• If a householder is unfamiliar with tantric methods, then he can worship, fast, and perform Ghatasthapana of Maa Durga with reverence and devotion like normal Navratri. This pleases the Goddess.

• In the sadhana of Gupt Navratri, it is necessary to follow more rules, restraint, and purity. Therefore, householders should follow celibacy, a satvik diet, and mental purity for the entire nine days.

• If you are not a Sadhak or are not well-versed in Tantra methods, then avoid doing any Tantric rituals or actions. Do only simple recitation-worship, Durga Saptashati recitation, Deepdaan, and fasting.

• Ghatasthapana is also done in the same way in Gupt Navratri as in Chaitra or Sharadiya Navratri. Kalash Sthapana, an idol or picture of Maa Durga, is worshipped.

Benefits of Gupt Navratri

• By keeping fast and worshipping in Gupt Navratri, spiritual benefits are obtained and wishes are fulfilled.

• In short, householders can keep fast by doing Ghatasthapana in Gupt Navratri, but it should be done secretly, and some special rules should be followed.

Ghatasthapana method in Gupt Navratri

• First of all, collect Kalash, Gangajal, whole rice grains, barley, soil, coconut, red cloth, Ashoka or mango leaves, betelnut, coin, roli, mauli, etc. for Ghata Sthapana.

• Install the Kalash in the north-east corner of the house.

• Put soil in a clean earthen pot and sow barley.

• Place the Kalash on top of the vessel containing barley.

• Put Gangajal, betel nut, coin, Akshat, Roli, turmeric, and some flowers in the Kalash.

• Put mango leaves on the mouth of the Kalash and place a coconut on top of it.

• Wrap the coconut in a red cloth and tie it with a mauli.

• After installing the Ghat, meditate on Maa Durga with folded hands and chant her Vedic mantras.

• Take a pledge to light the eternal flame and light a lamp near the Kalash.

• Recite Durga Saptashati daily.

• Offer Halwa, gram, and batasha to the Goddess.

• Finally, perform Aarti with camphor.

• Then blow the conch and apologize for the mistake made during the puja.

What not to do in Gupt Navratri

• Do not perform tantric rituals without guidance.

• If you are in a household, do not perform nighttime or special Mahavidya Sadhna.

• Do not perform Puja based on show off or incomplete information.