Ashadha Navratri 2021

Ashadha Navratri, also known as Gupta Navratri, is nine days period dedicated to the nine forms of Shakti or mother Goddess. It falls in the month of Ashadha during June or July. Gupta Navaratri is also known as Gayatri Navratri.

When is Gupt Navratri 2021?

Ashadha Gupt Navratri is observed from the Pratipada (1st day) till the Navami (9th day) of the Shukla Paksha (the waxing phase of moon) in the Ashadha; month of the traditional Hindu calendar. In the English calendar, this observance falls between the months of June-July.

This year Ashadh Gupt navratri begins on Sunday, July 11 and ends on July 10 Wednesday.

Important Timings On Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2021

Rituals of Gupt Navratri Pooja

During the 9-day period of Gupt navratri, Hindu devotees pray to Goddess Durga with full dedication. Devotees get up early during this period. Each of these 9 days is unique in its observance and different forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped on each day. The Gupt Navratri schedule is as follows:

• Day 1: Pratipada Tithi – Ghatasthapana and Shailpurti Puja
• Day 2: Dwitia Tithi – Brahmacharini Puja
• Day 3: Tritiya Tithi – Chandraghanta Puja
• Day 4: Chaturthi Tithi – Kushmanda Puja
• Day 5: Panchami Tithi – Skandamata Puja
• Day 6: Shasthi Tithi – Katyayani Puja
• Day 7: Saptami Tithi – Kalaratri Puja
• Day 8: Ashtami Tithi – Maha Gauri Puja
• Day 9: Navami Tithi – Siddhidatri Puja
• The 10th day is observed as Vijaya Dashami Puja and brings an end to the Navratri festivities.

The History behind Ashadha Gupt Navratri

During the ancient Vedic age, this Gupt Navratri was only known to few accomplished ‘Sadhaks’ or Sages. The Gupt Navratri holds special importance for Tantriks and Sadhaks.

It is believed that by performing ‘Saadhna’ for Goddess Durga during this period will put an end to all materialistic problems. Hence Gupt Navratri is mostly popular for Tantrik Puja. During this period, the Sadhaks invoke Goddess Durga to be bestowed with knowledge, wealth and success.