Navaratri Ghatasthapana 2025 will be observed on October 3, 2025. Discover the auspicious muhurat, step-by-step Kalash Sthapana Vidhi, and the spiritual significance of this powerful Navaratri ritual invoking Goddess Durga.

Navaratri Ghatasthapana 2025 – Date, Muhurat, and Puja Vidhi

Navaratri, one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals, begins with the sacred ritual of Ghatasthapana, also known as Kalash Sthapana or Durga Puja Prarambh. It marks the formal invitation of Maa Durga into our homes and hearts, symbolizing the start of nine auspicious nights of devotion, fasting, and spiritual renewal.

In 2025, Navaratri Ghatasthapana falls on Friday, October 3, 2025, the Pratipada Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Ashwin.

📅 Navaratri Ghatasthapana 2025 Date and Muhurat

• Date: Friday, October 3, 2025

• Pratipada Tithi Begins: October 2, 2025, at 6:01 PM

• Pratipada Tithi Ends: October 3, 2025, at 4:12 PM

• Ghatasthapana Muhurat: 6:08 AM – 10:23 AM

The ideal time to perform the ritual is after sunrise and before noon during the Abhijit Muhurat, which ensures the blessings of Devi Shakti manifest fully throughout the festival.

🙏 What is Ghatasthapana?

Ghatasthapana is the invocation of Goddess Durga’s energy through a sacred pot (Kalash). The pot, filled with sanctified water, coins, and grains, represents fertility, creation, and divine power. Installing the Kalash symbolizes inviting Goddess Durga to reside in one’s home for nine days of worship.

This ritual marks the beginning of Sharada Navaratri, leading up to the celebration of Vijayadashami (Dussehra), symbolizing the victory of good over evil.

🔱 Step-by-Step Ghatasthapana Puja Vidhi

1. Preparation and Setup

• Clean the puja area and spread a red or yellow cloth.

• Draw a Swastika symbol with turmeric or kumkum on the floor or platform.

• Place a Kalash (sacred pot) on the cloth.

2. Kalash Preparation

• Fill the Kalash with holy water, supari, coins, and grains.

• Place five mango leaves around its neck.

• Cover the top with a coconut wrapped in red cloth.

• Tie a mouli (red sacred thread) around it.

3. Seed Sowing (Barley or Wheat)

• In a small pot, sow barley or wheat seeds with moist soil.

• These sprouts grow during the nine days and are considered divine symbols of prosperity and energy.

4. Invocation of Devi Durga

Chant the sacred mantra:

“Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche”

Offer flowers, incense, sandalwood paste, fruits, and light a ghee lamp. Begin reciting Durga Saptashati or Devi Mahatmya to invoke the presence of Goddess Durga.

5. Daily Puja Routine

• Offer Naivedya (food offerings) and perform Aarti every morning and evening.

• On each of the nine days, worship the specific form of Maa Durga—from Shailaputri to Siddhidatri.

🌸 Spiritual Significance of Ghatasthapana

Ghatasthapana is more than a ritual; it’s a spiritual awakening. The Kalash represents the entire cosmos, and placing the coconut on top signifies the human ego being offered to the divine.

Performing this ritual invites Shakti (Divine Feminine Energy) into the home, ensuring prosperity, peace, and protection throughout the year.

It also purifies one’s mind and environment, creating a sacred vibration that fosters devotion and inner strength.

✅ Do’s and Don’ts

✔️ Do’s

• Perform Ghatasthapana during the auspicious Muhurat.
• Maintain cleanliness and purity throughout Navaratri.
• Recite Durga Stotras and perform daily Aarti with devotion.
• Consume only sattvic food.

❌ Don’ts

Avoid performing Ghatasthapana during Amavasya or Rahu Kalam.

Do not leave the Kalash unattended.

Avoid consuming non-vegetarian food, alcohol, or onions/garlic during Navaratri.

• 🙌 FAQs on Navaratri Ghatasthapana 2025
• Q1: When is Navaratri Ghatasthapana in 2025?
  A: It will be observed on October 3, 2025 (Friday) during the Pratipada Tithi.
• Q2: What does the Kalash symbolize?
  A: The Kalash represents creation, abundance, and divine energy—the essence of Goddess Durga herself.
• Q3: What should be placed inside the Kalash?
  A: Sacred water, coins, betel nut, grains, and a coconut covered with red cloth and mango leaves.
• Q4: Can Ghatasthapana be done in the evening?
  A: No, it should always be performed in the morning during the Muhurat.

• 🌐 Useful  Links
• Drik Panchang – Navaratri 2025 Timings
• ISKCON – Significance of Devi Worship
• Sharada Navaratri 2025 Dates and Puja Calendar
• Durga Ashtami 2025 – Date, Rituals & Significance

• ✍️ Author Block
• Author: Praveen Vyasa
  Role: Senior Content Writer – Hindu Festivals & Rituals
  Website: SriVyasapooja.in