Significance of Ashada Navaratri

Ashada Navratri generally falls between June and July every year. It is also known as Ashada Gupt Navratri, a lesser-known Navratri observed during Ashada Shukla Paksha Tithi. It is of high importance to Tantriks and Sadhaks. They dedicatedly worship all nine days and nine nights to receive the immense blessings of the sacred divine feminine.

Devotees perform various spiritual practices, including the Nav Durga Sadhana, during these nine days. They firmly believe performing this Sadhana during the Ashada Navratri can bestow manifold blessings. This period significantly purifies and rejuvenates the followers' minds and bodies. Devotees engage in intense spiritual practices during this time. The Ashada Navaratri festival allows individuals to grow deeper in their connection with the divine and seek inner transformation.

During Ashada Navaratri or Gupt Navaratri, devotees have a unique celebration of Durga on nine nights. 'Gupt' means secretive or hidden. Hence, during the occasion, Sadhaks perform secretive tantric rituals to obtain Durga's graceful blessings. 'Gupt' also denotes the Gupta Empire who first celebrated Gupt Navaratri for the deity.

Ashada Navaratri is an ideal time to propitiate Durga and dispense internal and external negativities that hinder one's progress and success. It is also an auspicious time to attain wealth and wisdom blessings.

Ashada Navaratri, or Gupt Navratri, is also the propitious period for worshiping Varahi. She is the boar-faced incarnation of Durga and the consort of Varaha. Varahi, a potent and compassionate divine form, fulfills the prayers of her devotees and grants an abundance of prosperity. Varahi is also a form of Lakshmi. Varahi embodies courage, bravery, and victory, granting boons as Supreme Mother.

Rituals on Ashada Navaratri

• Wake up early; take a holy bath before initiating the Pooja ceremony.
• Clean your entire house, especially Pooja room.
• Wear clean attire and set up an altar by placing a wooden plank.
• Install an idol of Durga and light a lamp with pure ghee.
• Offer her with flowers, garland, and Kumkum.
• Place a Kalash filled with water and keep a coconut on it.
• Recite Mantras to invoke the deity and perform Pooja to seek her blessings.
• Observe a day-long fast, breaking it in the evening with sattvik food.
• Perform another Puja in the evening, worship the deity, and end the day with an Aarti.

 

 Mantras to be Chanted on Ashada Navaratri

• Jayanti Mangala Kali Bhadra Kali Kapalini Durga Kshama Shiva dhatri Swaha Swadha Namostute..!!
• Sarva Badha Vinirmukto Dhan Dhanyaye Sutanvitaha Manushyo Mat Prasaaden Bhavishyati Na Sanshayah
• Sarva Mangal Mangalyaye Shive Sarvartha Sadhike Sharanyaye Triyambike Gauri Narayani Namostute..!!

Blessings of Observing Ashada Navaratri

Ashada Navaratri 2024 falls on June 6, 2024, to June 15, 2024. Propitiating Durga during these auspicious nine nights can bestow devotees as follows:

Devotees all wishes are granted by worshipping Durga during the Ashada Navaratri festival. However, devotees must perform the rites in secrecy as the success of the Ashada Navaratri Pooja relies on how much secrecy is involved.

• Gives courage, power, and victory
• Grants good health and prosperity
• Protects against all negativity
• Removes financial impediments

The Ashadha Gupt Navratri festival has become more elaborate and grand, including many cultural activities and events. However, the essence of seeking Durga's blessings remains unchanged.