Shardiya Navratri 2025 is a sacred festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, observed with immense devotion across India. According to the Vedic Panchang, this year Shardiya Navratri begins on September 22, 2025 (Monday). The festival marks nine days of worshipping the nine divine forms of Maa Durga, seeking her blessings for prosperity, health, and happiness.
The celebration begins with Kalash Sthapana (Ghatasthapana), a ritual that invokes the presence of Goddess Durga in the home. This auspicious act sets the spiritual tone for the entire Navratri. Let’s explore the shubh muhurat, kalash sthapana vidhi, puja samagri, and the mantras to chant during this holy occasion.
Shubh Muhurat for Kalash Sthapana 2025
According to the Panchang:
- Date: September 22, 2025 (Monday) Shukla Pratipada (starts at 1:23 AM on September 22 and ends at 2:55 AM on September 23)
- Morning Muhurat: 6:09 AM – 8:06 AM
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:49 AM – 12:38 PM
Performing Kalash Sthapana at this time ensures auspicious beginnings and divine blessings.
Puja Samagri for Kalash Sthapana
To perform the ritual correctly, gather the following items:
- Jowar
- A copper or earthen Kalash (pot)
- Gangajal (holy water)
- Supari (betel nut), Mouli (sacred thread), Roli (kumkum)
- A coconut wrapped in red cloth.
- Mango leaves (Panch Pallav)
- A clay or earthen pot with soil from a sacred place
- Akhand jyoti diya, cotton wicks, ghee or oil
- Red thread and a coin
- Fresh flowers and garlands
- Cardamom, cloves, and camphor
- Akshat (rice grains), turmeric, and sandalwood paste
Kalash Sthapana Vidhi
- Purification: Wake up early, take a holy bath, and clean the puja area thoroughly. Ideally, perform the ritual in the north or northeast corner of your home.
- Prepare the Kalash:
- Fill the Kalash with clean water. Add flowers, coins, betel nut, and akshat (rice).
- Tie a sacred thread (kalawa) around its neck and draw a Swastik with roli.
- Place mango leaves on the Kalash and position a coconut wrapped in red cloth on top.
- Set Up the Base: Place the Kalash on a small platform filled with soil. Sow jao seeds around it, which symbolize growth and prosperity.
- Invoke the Deities: Light a ghee lamp and incense sticks. Recite prayers to invite Goddess Durga, Lord Varun, the Dikpalas, and other deities into the Kalash.
- Godess Durga loves red flowers, so offer laal gulhar ka phool (red hibiscus flower) and Aparajita flower.
- Start Navratri Puja: Offer flowers, fruits, sweets, and incense to Maa Durga. Do the path of Durga Saptashi and chant mantras with devotion.
- Now, light a Desi Ghee diya ( or use Sesame Oil), along with a Chandan Dhoop Cone. ( or any). Keep fresh fruit(s) and red flowers to please Maa Durga.
- If you don’t know the Navratri manta, no worries! Chant Durga Saptashati Mantra, or click on the link given below.
Conclude the first day puja with aarti.
In the evening, offer bhog to the goddess and do aarti.
Mantras to Recite During Navratri
Here are some powerful mantras to invoke Maa Durga’s blessings during Navratri:
- Durga Beej Mantra:
ॐ ह्रींग डुंग दुर्गायै नमः - Chamunda Mantra:
ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चै - Devi Stuti:
सर्वमंगल मांगल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थ साधिके। शरण्ये त्र्यंबके गौरी नारायणि नमोऽस्तुते।। - Durga Invocation Mantra:
ॐ जयन्ती मंगला काली भद्रकाली कपालिनी। दुर्गा क्षमा शिवा धात्री स्वाहा स्वधा नमोऽस्तुते।।
Chanting these mantras daily with faith ensures peace, prosperity, and divine protection.
Significance of Kalash Sthapana
Kalash Sthapana marks the symbolic invocation of Goddess Durga’s energy. It is believed that the Kalash holds the presence of all divine powers, and by worshipping it, devotees receive blessings of strength, protection, and prosperity throughout Navratri.
On the first day of Navratri, devotees worship Maa Shailputri, the first form of Durga, beginning the sacred journey of nine days.
With devotion and correct rituals, Shardiya Navratri 2025 can fill your home with peace, prosperity, and positivity. Perform Kalash Sthapana with faith, chant the divine mantras, and welcome Maa Durga into your life.
