Complete spiritual guide, Shubh Muhurat, step-by-step Puja Vidhi, Vrat Katha, Mantra and Aarti for Chaitra Navratri (Ghatasthapana) (चैत्र नवरात्रि (घटस्थापना)).
Beginning of the Hindu New Year (Vikram Samvat) and the 9-day worship of Maa Durga beginning with Shailaputri.
Auspicious window for performing sacred rituals.
Ideal duration for family & temple worship.
Guidelines for observing sacred fast and Parana.
Chaitra Navratri marks the auspicious day when Lord Brahma created the universe. Devotees establish the sacred Kalash, sow Jowar (barley seeds), and recite Durga Saptashati.
Place a clay pot with pure soil, sow barley seeds, and place a copper Kalash filled with Gangajal, Supari, Coin, and Mango leaves topped with a coconut wrapped in red cloth (Chunri).
Light the sacred eternal lamp with pure cow ghee or sesame oil with sincere prayer for peace and prosperity.
Chant Durga Kavach, Argala Stotram, and chapters of Durga Saptashati daily.
ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे ॥ सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके । शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche || Sarva-Mangala-Maangalye Shive Sarvaartha-Saadhike | Sharanye Tryambake Gauri Narayani Namo-stute ||
जय अम्बे गौरी, मैया जय श्यामा गौरी । तुमको निसदिन ध्यावत, हरि ब्रह्मा शिवरी ॥
