Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2025: Dates, Shubh Muhurat, Rituals, And Dos & Don’ts | Lifestyle News

Last Updated:June 26, 2025, 07:10 IST

Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2025: This festival will begin on 26th June 2025 and end on 4th July 2025.

Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2025:  Also known as Varahi or Gayatri Navratri, Ashadha Gupt Navratri will begin on 26th June July 2025 and end on 4th July 2025. This sacred festival is observed during the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) in the Hindu month of Ashadha, which usually falls between June and July. Each day of this Navratri is associated with one of the Dus Mahavidyas, starting from Maa Kali and concluding with Maa Kamala on the tenth day. Unlike the popular Chaitra and Sharad Navratris, this one is observed in secrecy by spiritual seekers and tantriks.

Ashadha Gupt Navratri Start and End Date

Start Date: 26th June 2025 (Thursday)

End Date: 4th July 2025 (Friday)

Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2025: Shubh Muhurat

According to Drik Panchang, the Pratipada Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashadha will begin on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 4:00 PM and will end on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 1:24 PM. Based on the Udaya Tithi (sunrise-based calculation), Ashadha Gupt Navratri will officially begin on Thursday, June 26.

This year, Ashadha Gupt Navratri will be observed over nine days, with rituals and pujas dedicated to the Dus Mahavidya goddesses.

Kalash Sthapana (Ghatasthapana) Muhurat on June 26, 2025

• Morning Muhurat: 5:25 AM to 6:58 AM (Duration: 1 hour 33 minutes)
• Abhijit Muhurat: 11:56 AM to 12:52 PM (56 minutes)
• Brahma Muhurat: 4:05 AM to 4:45 AM

If you are unable to perform Kalash Sthapana in the morning, you can do it during the Abhijit Muhurat in the afternoon.

Ashadha Gupt Navratri Begins in Two Auspicious Yogas

The first day of Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2025 will begin under two highly auspicious yogas:

1. Dhruva Yoga: Begins in the early morning and lasts until 11:40 PM
2. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga: From 8:46 AM on June 26 to 5:25 AM on June 27

These yogas are considered highly beneficial for performing pujas and spiritual practices. Actions performed during Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga are believed to lead to success.

Nakshatras on June 26, 2025

• Ardra Nakshatra: Until 8:46 AM
• Punarvasu Nakshatra: Begins after 8:46 AM

Each day is devoted to a Mahavidya Goddess

• Day 1: Maa Kali (Ghatasthapana, Kali Puja)
• Day 2: Maa Tara
• Day 3: Maa Tripura Sundari (Shodashi)
• Day 4: Maa Bhuvaneshwari
• Day 5: Maa Bhairavi
• Day 6: Maa Chinnamasta
• Day 7: Maa Dhumavati
• Day 8: Maa Bagalamukhi
• Day 9: Maa Matangi (Durga Ashtami)
• Day 10: Maa Kamala (Navratri Parana)

Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2025: History and Spiritual Context

Historically, Ashadha Gupt Navratri was known only to accomplished sadhaks and tantriks. It was celebrated in silence, away from public eye, and was part of ancient Vedic traditions. The Devi Bhagwat Purana mentions that Navratri is celebrated four times a year, though only two are widely known. Gupt Navratris in Magh and Ashadh months remain lesser-known to the general public. These secret Navratris are significant for rituals that aim at self-realisation, spiritual powers, and blessings of the Dus Mahavidya goddesses.

Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2025: Significance

This Navratri holds deep spiritual importance, especially for those who walk the path of Tantra, Bhairav sadhana, and Mahakal upasana. Worship during this time is believed to be highly meritorious and transformative. Each of the nine nights is dedicated to powerful goddesses like Kali, Tara, Tripura Sundari, Chinnamasta, Dhumavati, and Bagalamukhi, among others. Devotees chant mantras, read scriptures like Durga Saptashati, and seek the blessings of divine feminine energy.

Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2025: Vrat Katha, The Story of Sudarshan

One famous legend linked to Gupt Navratri is the story of Prince Sudarshan of Kosala. He once fled to a forest with his mother, where he unknowingly kept chanting “Kleem”—a powerful beej mantra of Maa Durga. The Goddess, pleased by his devotion, blessed him with victory, kingdom, and fame. Another tale speaks of a woman seeking refuge in Maa Durga’s feet, advised by Rishi Shrungi to perform Gupt Navratri rituals. Her devotion led to her husband abandoning his wrong ways and turning into a responsible man.

Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2025: Why It Is Also Known as Gupta Navratri?

The word ‘Gupt’ means secret. In earlier times, very few people knew about the Ashadha and Magh Navratris. These were mainly observed by tantriks and serious sadhaks seeking spiritual elevation. Rituals are performed without public display, and sharing of puja photos or inviting others is discouraged. Many believe that observing it in silence multiplies its potency. Some even say the sadhana should not be discussed until completed.

Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2025: Prayer Methods

1. Rituals during Gupt Navratri are similar to other Navratris but carried out in strict discipline and secrecy.
2. After Ghatasthapana on the first day, devotees worship one goddess each day, usually before sunrise or after sunset.
3. Mantras of Maa Durga and Varahi Devi are chanted.
4. Red hibiscus flowers, cow ghee lamps, and kusha grass mats are commonly used.
5. Many also read Durga Saptashloki and Shrimad Devi Bhagwat daily during this time.

Key practices followed by devotees during the 9-night festival:

1. Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana) on the first day.
2. Worship of one Mahavidya each day as per traditional order.
3. Durga Saptashati, Durga Saptashloki, and Devi Mahatmya are recited.
4. Lighting of diya using cow ghee, preferably with one or nine wicks.
5. Offerings include Gudhal flower (hibiscus), sweets, and red items
6. Mantras chanted with red sandalwood or Rudraksha mala.

Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2025: Fasting Rules

• Eat once a day.
• Consume only Satvik or Phalahar meals.
• Meditation posture: Sit on kusha or durva grass mat.
• Pray to Maa Varahi and chant Varahi mantras daily
• Puja performed in secrecy, photos and videos must not be shared

Permitted fasting foods

• All fruits and nuts
• Milk, yogurt, paneer, ghee
• Potatoes, sweet potatoes, raw banana
• Sabudana, kuttu atta, rajgira, samak rice
• Makhana, lauki, cucumber, pumpkin
• Spices like cumin, black pepper, sendha namak
• Use cow ghee or peanut oil

Do’s during Ashadha Gupt Navratri

1. Maintain secrecy: Perform all rituals and puja in private. Avoid public celebration or sharing online.
2. Ghatasthapana: Set up the sacred Kalash on Day 1 after taking proper Sankalp.
3. Perform daily puja: Worship Goddess Durga and the Dus Mahavidyas every morning and evening.
4. Chant mantras: Recite Durga Saptashati, Devi Mahatmya, or Durga Chalisa regularly.
5. Use red flowers: Especially Gudhal (Hibiscus) for offering to the Goddess.
6. Meditate with focus: Sit on a Kusha or Durva grass mat and light ghee diya during sadhana.
7. Follow strict fasting: Eat only once a day or follow Phalahaar diet if unable to fast strictly.
8. Consume Satvik food only: Prefer boiled vegetables, fruits, milk, and vrat grains.
9. Use pure items for worship: Rudraksha or red sandalwood mala, natural incense, and ghee lamps.
10. Worship young girls on Ashtami or Navami: Quietly perform Kanya pujan without publicising.

Don’ts during Ashadha Gupt Navratri

1. No public celebration: Don’t invite outsiders for puja or post rituals on social media.
2. Avoid leather items: Don’t use leather goods while doing puja or during fasting.
3. No haircut or cutting nails: Refrain from cutting hair or nails during this period.
4. Don’t wear black clothes: Avoid black and dark-colored attire during rituals.
5. Avoid anger and negative thoughts: Stay away from jealousy, lust, and desires.
6. Don’t sleep during the day: Especially if observing sadhana or vrat.
7. Refrain from alcohol or non-veg: Stick to a clean, vegetarian and Satvik lifestyle.

Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2025: Puja Vidhi to Follow

• Perform Ghatasthapana on Day 1.
• Offer daily prayers to the respective Mahavidya with mantras, incense, diya, and red hibiscus flowers.
• Read scriptures like Durga Saptashati, Durga Saptashloki, Devi Mahatmya and Shrimad Devi Bhagwat.
• Chant Varahi mantras such as: “Om Varahi Sarvato Mam Raksa Raksa Durge Hum Phat Swaha,” “Om Mahishadhwajayai Vidmahe Dandahastayai Dhimahi Tanno Varahi Prachodayat”
• Sit on a grass mat (kusha or durva) for meditation.
• Light a diya with cow ghee using a single or nine wicks.
• Meditate morning and evening.

Bhaswati Sengupta

Bhaswati Sengupta is a Sub-Editor at News18, where she works closely with the Web Stories and Photo Gallery team to create visually engaging and impactful digital content. She also contributes to Lifestyle sect…Read More

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