Navratri 2025 – Day 1: Maa Shailputri, Ghatasthapana Muhurat, Rituals & Colour of the Day

Shardiya Navratri is here again — a sacred time when devotees across India worship the nine forms of Maa Durga over nine auspicious days. Day 1 is very special: it marks the beginning of this festival, with the worship of Maa Shailputri, the first of the Navadurga. Here’s everything you need to know for Day 1 of Navratri 2025.

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🗓️ Date

• Navratri 2025 Day 1 begins on Monday, 22 September 2025.

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⏳ Ghatasthapana / Kalash Sthapana Muhurat (Auspicious Timing)

To start the festival properly, it is essential to perform Ghatasthapana (also known as Kalash Sthapana) during a shubh muhurat. Here are the timings:

• Pratipada Tithi begins: 1:23 AM, 22 Sept – ends 2:55 AM, 23 Sept.

• Morning Ghatasthapana Muhurat: 6:09 AM to 8:06 AM on 22 September.

• Abhijit Muhurat (midday auspicious period): 11:49 AM to 12:38 PM

Devotees are encouraged to perform the Ghatasthapana in the morning muhurat if possible when the Pratipada tithi is in effect; if not, the Abhijit Muhurat is considered acceptable.

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🙏 Who is Maa Shailputri

• The name Shailputri comes from Sanskrit: “Shail” = mountain, “Putri” = daughter — hence she is “Daughter of the Mountains.” She is also known as Parvati, Himavati, or the reincarnation of Goddess Sati.

• Iconography: Maa Shailputri is depicted riding a bull (Nandi), holding a trident (Trishul) in one hand and a lotus in the other. A crescent moon adorns her forehead.

• Governing Planet: Moon. Her worship helps reduce malefic effects of the Moon and brings peace, calm, stability

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🧧 Puja Vidhi (Ritual Procedure) for Day 1

Here is a step‑by‑step guide to performing Shailputri Puja on Day 1, including Ghatasthapana:

1. Preparations:

   • Wake up early, bathe, wear clean clothes in the colour of the day (see below).

   • Clean the puja space, decorate with flowers.

2. Ghatasthapana / Kalash Sthapana:

   • Take a kalash (sacred pot), fill with water (or Gangajal), place soil or sow barley or other seeds at its base (symbolising growth)

   • Put mango leaves around the mouth of the kalash. Place a coconut on top (often wrapped in red cloth).

3. Invocation and Offerings:

   • Light diya (lamp) with desi ghee, incense (dhoop), and perform Ganesh Vandana (invoking Lord Ganesha first).

   • Offer flowers (especially jasmine, which is considered her favourite).

   • Offer fruits, sweets, special bhogs (offerings) and white‑coloured food items. Desi ghee offerings are particularly auspicious.

4. Mantra & Aarti:

   • Recite the mantra: “Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah”.

   • There is also a well‑known stotra/mantra: Ya Devi Sarva Bhuteshu, Shailputreyi Rupena Samsthita… etc.

   • Perform aarti in the evening, with songs or bhajans dedicated to Maa Durga/Shailputri.

5. Fasting / Vrat:

   • Many devotees observe a fast or partial fast, consuming only satvik food (fruits, milk, vrat‑friendly items) till evening.

6. Conclude with Prasad & Blessings:

   • After the evening rituals, share prasad with family/friends.

   • Reflect with gratitude for the blessings of peace, strength, and purity.

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🎨 Colour & Symbolism of the Day

• The colour of the day for Day 1 (Maa Shailputri) in Navratri 2025 is White.

• White signifies purity, serenity, innocence, peace, and a clean slate — fitting for the opening of Navratri.

• Wearing white clothes, using white flowers in puja, or adorning your puja area with white elements is considered auspicious.

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🌟 Significance & Blessings

• Day 1 sets the tone for the entire nine‑day festival. Worshipping Maa Shailputri on this day is believed to usher in peace, strength, inner stability, and removal of obstacles.

• The practice of Ghatasthapana invokes Goddess Shakti’s presence in the home, purifies the space, and wards off negative energies.

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🗒️ Samagri (Puja Items / Material Checklist)

To perform Day 1 puja properly, you may need:

• Kalash (sacred pot)

• Water / Gangajal

• Soil or seeds (barley or similar)

• Mango leaves

• Coconut wrapped in red cloth

• Akshat (rice), Durva grass or doob

• Flowers (especially white; jasmine preferred)

• Fruits and sweets (preferably white or sattvic)

• Desi ghee (for diya)

• Incense, dhoop, bell, diya, roli / kumkum

• Cloth for altar / background, ideally white colour fabrics.

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✍️ Sample Mantras & Aarti Lines

Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah।।
Ya Devi Sarva Bhuteshu, Shailputreyi Rupena Samsthita,
Namastasyei, Namastasyei, Namostasyei Namo Namah।।

You can also chant Durga Saptashati stotras or sing aarti devoted to Maa Durga / Shailputri in the evening.

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💡 Tips for Devotees

• Clean the puja room in advance; decor with white fabrics or flowers to match the colour theme.

• Wake up early to catch the morning muhurat; being punctual carries spiritual merit.

• Use pure items (pure ghee, clean water) to maintain sanctity.

• While wearing white, keep mind calm and focussed; the inner state is as important as the ritual.

• Use the day to reflect on peace, purity, and cleans­ing of mind and home.

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Navratri is a time for deep devotion, renewal, and connection with the divine feminine. May this Day 1 bring you blessings from Maa Shailputri — peace, purity, strength and an uplifting beginning for the nine‑days ahead.

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