Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2025 — Know Date, Rituals, Spiritual Significance And More

In Sanatan Dharma, Navratri is regarded as one of the most auspicious periods dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga. Out of the four Navratris that occur each year, two are widely observed — Chaitra and Ashwin — while the other two, in Magha and Ashadha months, are known as Gupt (secret) Navratris. Gupt Navratri holds special spiritual importance for fulfillment of desires and the removal of planetary afflictions from one's horoscope.

During this period, devotees worship the ten Mahavidyas (forms of Goddess Durga) in a concealed and spiritually intense manner. In 2025, the Ashadha Gupt Navratri will commence on June 26 (Wednesday) and conclude on July 4. By observing the rituals, auspicious timings, and proper spiritual discipline during this period, devotees believe they can attain peace, prosperity, and divine blessings.

Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2025 Ghatasthapana Muhurat:

• Date: June 26, 2025 (Thursday)
• First Muhurat: 4:44 AM to 6:58 AM
• Second Muhurat: 9:16 AM to 11:34 AM
• End of Pratipada Tithi: 1:24 PM
• Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga: From 8:46 AM on June 26 to 5:31 AM on June 27

Performing puja during the Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga is believed to bring immense spiritual success and fulfill one's desires.

Simple Rituals For Gupt Navratri Worship:

• Place a clean red or yellow cloth on a wooden platform and install an idol or picture of Goddess Durga.
• Position the setup in the northeast or east direction of your home.
• Wrap a sacred thread (mouli) around a copper or earthen pot (Kalash), place a coconut on it, and fill the Kalash with holy water, betel nuts, turmeric, sugar lumps, and sacred grass (durva).
• Decorate the Kalash with 7 or 11 mango or Ashoka leaves.
• On small heaps of rice, place symbolic idols of Lord Ganesha, family deities (Kuldevi), and the Navagrahas (nine planets).
• Perform daily puja of Goddess Durga with incense, lamp, flowers, and offerings (prasad), and chant her aarti.
• Recite sacred texts such as Durga Saptashati, Devi Kavach, Argala Stotra, Keelak Stotra, and the 32 Names of Goddess Durga daily.
• Sit on a wool or kusa mat, facing east or north during the rituals.

Spiritual Significance Of Gupt Navratri:

Gupt Navratri is especially revered for the secret worship of the ten Mahavidyas, which is believed to help remove:

• Negative energies and obstacles caused by tantra-related issues
• Fear of enemies
• Horoscope defects
• Financial struggles

Devotees who undertake these rituals with dedication are said to receive the four goals of human life — Dharma (righteousness), Artha (wealth), Kama (desire), and Moksha (liberation).

Reciting the 32 names of Goddess Durga during this time is considered especially beneficial. For those pursuing spiritual practices or specific rituals to please the Goddess, Gupt Navratri offers an ideal opportunity.

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