In 2024, Chaitra Navratri will commence on April 9 and will conclude on April 17. Ram Navami will also be celebrated on April 17. Ghatsthpana is one of the major rituals of Navratri that marks the beginning of the day festivity. According to mythological beliefs, Ghatasthapana is an invocation of Goddess Shakti and doing it wrong time might bring the wrath of the Goddess Shakti. It is prohibited during Amavasya and nighttime.Here are the timings of Ghatsthapana:Ghatasthapana Muhurat - 06:26 AM to 10:35 AMGhatasthapana Abhijit Muhurat - 12:15 PM to 01:05 PMPratipada Tithi Begins - 11:50 PM on Apr 08, 2024Pratipada Tithi Ends - 08:30 PM on Apr 09, 2024It is also believed that buying certain things on this day is considered auspicious. Here are some of them:Kalash - Any ritual begins with Kalash puja. In such a situation, during Chaitra Navratri, if you bring home a pot made of clay, silver, brass (as per your capacity), or any metal and remember Goddess Durga, then the goddess showers blessings on devotees. It also blesses a person with happiness and prosperity.Footprints of Goddess Durga (Charan paduka) - During Navratri, you must bring home the footprints of Maa Durga. These footprints can be of any metal. Consecrate the footprints in the puja room in a proper manner. This will ensure the special blessings of Goddess.Durga Bisa Yantra - According to religious scriptures, Durga Bisa Yantra is a very effective and miraculous instrument. By bringing this yantra into the house one never faces money-related problems. It also protects a person from financial loss, hence bringing Durga Bisa Yantra home before Navratri.Image of Goddess Durga - During Navratri, bring home a picture of the nine forms of Mata Durga and worship it with full devotion. This will destroy the negative energy in your house and infuse positive energy, there will be prosperity in the house.Flag (Pataka or Dhwaja) - During Navratri, it is also believed that one should offer dhwaja and coconut is offered to Goddess Durga. According to mythological beliefs, whose protector is Bajrangbali. Worshiping the flag all nine days removes obstacles from life.(Disclaimer: This information has been collected from various mediums like astrologers, almanacs, beliefs or religious scriptures and has been presented to you. Please consult experts while making related decisions. TopIndianNews does not hold accountability for this information.)
