Magh Gupt Navratri in 2025 is set to begin on January 30 and will continue until February 7. This festival is significant in Hinduism, especially for the worship of Goddess Durga in her ten forms, referred to as the Mahavidyas. The rituals during this period are conducted secretly, focusing on spiritual practices and the attainment of specific desires or powers.
Key Dates and Rituals
- Start Date: January 30, 2025
- End Date: February 7, 2025
- Kalash Sthapana (Pot Installation): This ritual marks the beginning of the festivities and is traditionally performed on the first day of Navratri. The auspicious time for this year is between 9:41 AM and 10:59 AM on January 30, with an additional auspicious window from 12:29 PM to 1:14 PM for those who prefer the Abhijit Muhurat
Worship Practices
During Magh Gupt Navratri, devotees engage in various spiritual practices aimed at invoking the blessings of the ten Mahavidyas:
- Maa Kali
- Maa Tara
- Maa Tripura Sundari
- Maa Bhuwaneswari
- Maa Chhinnamasta
- Maa Tripura Bhairavi
- Maa Dhumavati
- Maa Baglamukhi
- Maa Matangi
- Maa Kamala
Each day is dedicated to a different form of the goddess, with specific rituals and offerings made to honor her
Importance of Gupt Navratri
Gupt Navratri is distinct from the more widely celebrated Chaitra and Sharadiya Navratris, occurring in the months of Magh and Ashadha. It emphasizes secretive worship practices that are believed to yield powerful spiritual benefits, including the attainment of siddhis (spiritual powers) and fulfilling personal desires.
This period is considered highly auspicious for those seeking deeper spiritual connection and empowerment through devotion to Goddess Durga in her various forms.
अचार्य अभय शर्मा एक अनुभवी वेदांताचार्य और योगी हैं, जिन्होंने 25 वर्षों से अधिक समय तक भारतीय आध्यात्मिकता का गहन अध्ययन और अभ्यास किया है। वेद, उपनिषद, और भगवद्गीता के विद्वान होने के साथ-साथ, अचार्य जी ने योग और ध्यान के माध्यम से आत्म-साक्षात्कार की राह दिखाने का कार्य किया है। उनके लेखन में भारतीय संस्कृति, योग, और वेदांत के सिद्धांतों की सरल व्याख्या मिलती है, जो साधारण लोगों को भी गहरे आध्यात्मिक अनुभव का मार्ग प्रदान करती है।