Navratri (Shardiya Navratri 2024 Date) is considered a very sacred period in Hinduism. In these nine days, nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped. Many devotees also observe fasts etc. during this period. The first day of Navratri is considered special, because on this day there is a ritual of doing Ghatasthapana. In such a situation, let us know the auspicious time of Ghatasthapana.

Auspicious time for Ghat establishment (Shardiya Navratri 2024 Shubh Muhurat)

The Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month is starting on 03 October, 2024 at 12:18 pm. At the same time, this date will end on 04 October at 02:58 am. In such a situation, according to the Udaya date, Sharadiya Navratri will start on Thursday, 03 October and Ghatasthapana will also be done on the same day. During this, the auspicious time of Ghat establishment is going to be something like this -

• Ghatasthapana Muhurta - from 06:15 am to 07:22 am
• Ghatasthapana Abhijeet Muhurta - from 11:46 am to 12:33 pm
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Importance of Shardiya Navratri (Shardiya Navratri Importance)

In Sanatan Dharma, the period of Sharadiya Navratri has been given special importance. During this time, the season also changes and the autumn season begins. This festival is mainly dedicated to the worship of the nine forms of Maa Durga. This period is considered very good for obtaining the blessings of Mata Rani. It is said that any devotee who observes the fast and worships the Navratri with full rituals, all his sorrows and sufferings are removed. Along with this, all the wishes of the devotee are also fulfilled by the grace of Maa Durga.

Importance of Ghat Sthapana

According to Hindu beliefs, Kalash Sthapana or Ghat Sthapana is considered to be of special importance in Sharadiya Navratri. Kalash Sthapana is done on the first day of Sharadiya Navratri and after this nine forms of Maa Durga are worshipped. It is believed that by doing Kalash Sthapana, there is an atmosphere of happiness and peace in the house. The coconut kept in it during Kalash Sthapana brings the blessing of health for the members of the house. Along with this, there is no hindrance in the worship of the devotee due to Kalash Sthapana.