Navratri 2024 Puja Samagri: Make sure to include these things in Ghatasthapana puja, read the full list here

The first day of Navratri holds special significance. On this day, there is a ritual of worshiping Mata Shailputri, the first form of Mata Rani. Navratri Puja begins with Ghatasthapana (Navratri 2024 Puja Samagri List). It is believed that if Ghatasthapana is done with full rituals, then it brings Mata Rani to the devotee's house. In such a situation, definitely include these things in the material of Ghatasthapana, so that there is no hindrance in your worship.

Auspicious time for Ghat establishment (Ghatasthapana Muhurat 2024)

According to the Hindu calendar, this year the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month has started on 03 October 2024 (according to the English calendar) at 12:18 pm. At the same time, this date will end on 04 October at 02:58 pm. In such a situation, according to the Udaya date, the first day of Sharadiya Navratri (Navratri 2024) is being celebrated on 03 October i.e. today. During this time, you can do Ghat Stharna in Abhijit Muhurta, which is as follows -

Ghatasthapana Muhurta - from 06:15 am to 07:22 am

Ghatasthapana Abhijeet Muhurta - from 11:46 am to 12:33 pm

Ghatasthapana puja material (Navratri 2024 Puja Samagri List)

Clay pot and urn
Soil from a holy place (from a temple or a pot at home)
clean jaw
Mango or Ashoka leaves
Diya for eternal flame
Kalawa/Mauli, betel nut, vermilion
coconut with husks
red cloth
flowers, flower garland
Sweets, Fruits, Panchamrit
Durva, whole rice grains, cotton wick
Ganga water
Coin
clean red cloth
Honey, perfume, ghee, jaggery, incense, camphor, offerings

Install it like this

On the first day of Navratri (Navratri 2024), wake up in Brahma Muhurta and take a bath. North-east direction is considered better for Ghat establishment. Therefore, after cleaning this place thoroughly in the auspicious time, lay a wooden stool and spread a red cloth on it. After this, make a swastika on the Ghat with roli or sandalwood and tie a mauli in the Ghat. Now take a Kalash, fill it with water and put turmeric, roli, Akshat, coin.

After this, put mango or Ashoka leaves on this Kalash and put coconut on it. Put barley in the pot and place the Kalash on top of it. Now light the lamp and invoke Mata Rani. In the worship of Navratri, worship this Kalash along with the worship of Mata Rani.