Magha Gupta Navratri 2026 – Rituals, Dates, and Spiritual Significance
Magha Gupta Navratri (Shishir
Navratri) is a sacred 9-day festival dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess
Durga (Shakti). Unlike the widely celebrated Chaitra and Sharadiya
Navratris, this “Gupta” (secret) Navratri is observed primarily by sadhakas,
tantriks, and spiritual seekers for inner transformation, protection, and
divine blessings.
| Date | Tithi | Goddess Form |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 19 | Pratipada | Shailaputri |
| Jan 20 | Dwitiya | Brahmacharini |
| Jan 21 | Tritiya | Chandraghanta |
| Jan 22 | Chaturthi | Kushmanda |
| Jan 23 | Panchami | Skandamata |
| Jan 24 | Shashti | Katyayani |
| Jan 25 | Saptami | Kalaratri |
| Jan 26 | Ashtami | Mahagauri |
| Jan 27 | Navami | Siddhidatri |
| Jan 28 | Dashami | Parana |
Key Rituals & Daily Practices
- Early
Morning Bath: Begin each day during Brahma
Muhurta for spiritual purity.
- Ghatasthapana:
Kalash Sthapana on Day 1 marks the start of the Navratri.
- Durga
Puja: Idol or image of Goddess Durga placed on red
cloth, worshipped with:
- Kumkum,
Akshata, Dhoop, Deepam, Flowers
- Chunri,
Bangles, Bindi as symbolic offerings
- Fasting:
- Nirjala
Vrat: One meal post-puja, after feeding a Brahmin
- Phalahar
Vrat: Fruits, milk, and sattvic food only
- Daily
Chanting:
- Durga
Mantra (108 times)
- Durga
Saptashati / Durga Stotra
Spiritual Significance of Magha Gupta
Navratri
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Protection | Shields from injuries, accidents, and negative energies |
| Siddhi & Riddhi | Ideal for sadhana, mantra siddhi, and spiritual breakthroughs |
| Health & Prosperity | Blessings of Durga bring healing, wealth, and inner peace |
| Inner Transformation | A time for silence, tapas, and connecting with the divine feminine energy |
| Tantric Importance | Highly revered by tantriks for esoteric rituals and spiritual elevation |
Where It’s Celebrated
- North
India: Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar
Pradesh, Uttarakhand
- Spiritual
Centers: Siddhapeeths, Shakti Peethas, and
tantric ashrams
- Temples: Durga temples host simplified rituals; focus remains on personal sadhana
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