How to worship during Gupt Navratri?

Gupt Navratri 2025: Dates, Puja Vidhi and Significance

How to worship during Gupt Navratri? Know the correct method and rules Gupta Navratri 2025 will begin from January 30, 2025 and will continue till February 7, 2025. This special Navratri is celebrated in the month of Magha, making it especially important for secret sadhanas and spiritual practices. Unlike the normal Navratri, which is celebrated publicly, Gupt Navratri focuses on confidential rituals, which bring more success and blessings to those who perform it. They get amazing power. There is infinite grace of the Mother Goddess.

When is Gupt Navratri in 2025?

According to the Hindu Vedic calendar, the Pratipada Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Magha will start on January 29, 2025 at 6:05 pm and end on January 30, 2025 at 4:10 pm. Therefore, Gupt Navratri 2025 will begin on Thursday, January 30 and end on Friday, February 7, 2025.

What makes Gupt Navratri different?

Gupta Navratri is different from the usual Navratri, as it is primarily dedicated to tantric worship and secret sadhanas. During this time, worshippers focus on private, spiritual rituals that are kept confidential. The practice emphasizes that the more secret and private the sadhana, the more powerful the blessings received. This makes Gupt Navratri a time for self-reflection, power enhancement and removal of obstacles.

Puja Vidhi in Gupt Navratri

Kalash Sthapana: For the entire nine days of Gupt Navratri, devotees often install Kalash and perform regular puja.

Mantra Jaap and Sadhana: Chant mantras, recite Chalisa or recite Saptashati during both morning and evening rituals.

Prasad: Traditional prasad during Gupt Navratri includes cloves and batasha (a type of sweet). The best flowers to offer are red flowers. Avoid offering aak, madaar, doob and tulsi. These flowers are not offered to the goddess. Dirty flowers can be offered.

Satvik diet: During the nine days, maintain a satvik (pure) diet, focusing on clean and simple foods.

Significance of Gupt Navratri

This period is especially important for those who wish to gain spiritual power and seek blessings to overcome obstacles. Puja performed during these days is believed to bring success in secret endeavours and help remove negative energies from a person’s life.