Gupt Navratri 2024: Goddess Durga will arrive on horseback. Know the date and meaning

The month of Ashad began on June 22 and is scheduled to end on July 22. It is the first of the two months that make up the monsoon season. Navratri also falls on this month's Shukla Paksha and is called Gupt Navratri. It is called Gupt because it is not worshiped like the Navratri of Chaitra or Kwar. This time, Gupt Navratri falls in the month of July. It is a nine-day festival held during the months of Magha and Ashada. It is one of the four Navratri festivals celebrated every year, but it is less known and is usually worshiped in secret. This year, Navratri will begin on Saturday, July 6 and conclude on July 15. According to astrologers, this year Goddess Durga will arrive on horseback. This is an indication of natural disaster, war and change of power in the country and the world.

Navratri festival is celebrated in different parts of India to please Goddess Durga. It is believed that Navratri is celebrated at night due to the peaceful atmosphere which can help the devotee to meditate and worship Goddess Durga. That's why Navratri means 9 nights.

Devotees worship girls during Navratri, especially on Ashtami and Navami. The girls are made to sit on a seat or table and worshiped in the form of Ishta Devi (desired goddess) as per the rituals. According to Hindu scriptures, all women are said to be in the form of a goddess. We must respect all women.

According to Hindi Panchang, certain rules must be followed during Gupt Navratri. The goddess should not sit facing north. She worships Kaal Bhairav ​​on the right side of the goddess and Gaur Bhairav ​​on the left side. She worships ghee on the right side of the goddess and lights a sesame oil lamp on the left side. All wishes will be fulfilled by worshiping the goddess, fasting and performing Navchandi Yagya.

On this day, offering fragrant garlands, flowers and betel leaves at the temple of the Goddess ensures peace and happiness in the house.