Mumbai: In a world where most festivals are celebrated with grand public displays, Gupt Navratri stands apart as a deeply personal and spiritually charged observance. This sacred nine-day period begins on Thursday, 26 June 2025, during the Hindu month of Ashadha. Unlike the more widely celebrated Chaitra and Sharadiya Navratris, Gupt Navratri is a time for internal transformation and secret spiritual practices, often observed by tantrics, sadhaks, and seekers of divine powers. Yet, it’s not reserved only for spiritual adepts—devotees from all walks of life can benefit from honouring Goddess Durga and her ten powerful forms during these days.
Gupt Navratri is revered as a time of intense energy, where devotion to the Goddess—through mantras, meditation, and rituals—can remove deep-seated obstacles, bring peace, and even grant mystical siddhis (powers). Rooted in tantric and esoteric traditions, this observance is also said to unlock blessings of health, wealth, protection, and spiritual liberation when approached with purity and intent.
Benefits of Worshipping During Gupt Navratri
Victory over Enemies:
Several goddesses among the Dasha Mahavidyas (Ten Divine Wisdoms) are known for their power to destroy negative forces. Worshipping them during Gupt Navratri is believed to eliminate enemy threats and protect from hidden dangers.
Wealth and Prosperity:
Offerings to Goddesses Kamala and Bhuvaneshwari can attract abundance and remove financial obstacles, making this an auspicious time for those seeking growth in wealth and assets.
Physical and Mental Healing:
Devotion to Goddess Dhoomavati and other Mahavidyas is said to alleviate chronic illnesses, ease mental distress, and support healing on multiple levels.
Fulfilment of Deep Desires:
Whether it’s the desire for marriage, children, or personal breakthroughs, sincere worship during this time is believed to accelerate the fulfilment of heartfelt wishes.
Mastery Over Tantric Practices:
This period is especially potent for those pursuing tantric or mantra-based spiritual paths. Rituals performed during Gupt Navratri can result in siddhis and a profound elevation of inner powers.
Removal of Negative Energies:
The energy invoked during these nine nights clears out negativity from one’s home and aura, inviting positivity and divine protection.
Spiritual Growth and Moksha:
For spiritual aspirants, Gupt Navratri offers a golden opportunity to progress toward enlightenment, peace of mind, and ultimately liberation (moksha).
How to Worship During Gupt Navratri
- Even if you’re not a tantric practitioner, there are simple and powerful ways to participate:
- Establish a Kalash (Sacred Pot): If possible, perform ghat sthapana (kalash installation) and worship the goddess daily.
- Recite Durga Saptashati: Chant or listen to this sacred text each day for divine blessings and protection.
- Chant Goddess Mantras: Choose mantras like “Om Dum Durgaye Namah” or “Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche” and chant with devotion.
- Read Mahavidya Stotras: If familiar, you may recite hymns dedicated to the ten Mahavidyas for more intense spiritual results.
- Follow a Sattvic Lifestyle: Consume pure, vegetarian food and avoid tamasic (impure) behaviours.
- Perform Secret Donations: Donating quietly or anonymously during this period is believed to multiply blessings.
Why Gupt Navratri Holds Deep Spiritual Significance
During these nine nights, the ten Mahavidyas—Kali, Tara, Tripura Sundari, Bhuvaneshwari, Chhinnamasta, Tripura Bhairavi, Dhoomavati, Baglamukhi, Matangi, and Kamala—are worshipped in their subtle forms. This is a time best suited for personal, hidden sadhanas (spiritual practices) that are not performed publicly. It is said that any worship done with dedication during Gupt Navratri yields quicker results and grants immense spiritual benefits. Whether one seeks mystical powers or simply peace and worldly relief, the goddess’s blessings are within reach for all.
(Disclaimer: The information provided is based on traditional beliefs and religious texts. News9 Live does not endorse or validate these claims.)