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Magh Gupt Navratri 2026 Start Date: In Hindu religion, the festival of Navratri is considered best for the worship of Mother Durga. Most of the people know about only two Navratri in a year (Chaitra and Sharadiya), but Gupt Navratri has special significance for Tantra Sadhana and fulfillment of special wishes. The first Gupta Navratri of the year 2026 is going to fall in the month of Magh. Let us know its exact date, auspicious time and method of worship.
When does Magh Gupt Navratri 2026 start?
According to the Hindu calendar, Gupt Navratri starts from the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Magh month.
Start of Pratipada Tithi: 19 January 2026, Monday at 01:21 am.
End of Pratipada Tithi: 20 January 2026, Tuesday at 02:14 AM.
According to Udayatithi: Magh Gupta Navratri will start on 19 January 2026.
Auspicious time for Ghatasthapana (installation of Kalash)
Ghatasthapana has special significance on the first day of Navratri. This year there are two auspicious times for establishing the Kalash.
Morning Muhurta: 07:13 am to 10:49 am (duration: 3 hours 36 minutes).
Abhijeet Muhurta: 12:15 pm to 12:58 pm.
If you are not able to establish the Kalash in the morning Muhurta, then installing the Kalash in Abhijeet Muhurta will be very auspicious.
10 Mahavidyas are practiced
In Gupta Navratri, like in normal Navratri, along with the nine forms of Maa Durga, especially 10 Mahavidyas are worshipped. Their names are:
Maa Kali 2. Maa Tara 3. Maa Tripura Sundari 4. Maa Bhuvaneshwari 5. Maa Chhinnamasta 6. Maa Tripura Bhairavi 7. Maa Dhumavati 8. Maa Baglamukhi 9. Maa Matangi 10. Maa Kamla.
Worship Method: How to please Mother Goddess?
Secret Navratri worship is kept ‘secret’, that is, no one is told about it. Wake up in Brahma Muhurta, take bath and resolve to fast. Install the Kalash in the auspicious time and light the eternal flame.
Offer red chunari, makeup material and flowers to Maa Durga. Chant Om Dun Durgaya Namah or Nirvana Mantra. During this time, reciting Durga Saptashati is very beneficial. Eat satvik food and follow celibacy in these 9 days.
Importance of Gupt Navratri
According to the scriptures, Gupt Navratri is mainly known for Tantra Sadhana, Mantra Siddhi and difficult sadhanas. It is believed that the biggest obstacles of the devotees who serve the Mother Goddess secretly are removed. This Navratri is considered best for spiritual progress and gaining mental strength.
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