According to the Hindu calendar, Navratri is celebrated four times a year, out of which two Navratri are called Gupt Navratri. This time is very important from religious point of view and is especially known for Tantra Sadhana and secret worship of Goddess Durga. This year, Gupt Navratri of Magh month will start from Pratipada Tithi of Shukla Paksha on 30 January 2025 and it will last for nine days.
Gupt Navratri: Importance of Tantra Sadhana and Worship of Goddess Durga
Goddess Durga and her ten Mahavidyas are worshiped during Gupta Navratri. This time is considered special for Tantra-Mantra Sadhana, where devotees secretly worship the Goddess and wish for salvation and spiritual development.
- Purpose of Tantra Sadhana:
Goddess Durga is pleased through Tantra Sadhana. This sadhana bestows the devotees with the blessings of accomplishment, power, and salvation. - Benefits of secret worship:
By secret worship of Goddess Durga, a person attains happiness, prosperity and mental peace. This is considered a special time for spiritual progress.
Importance of worshiping 10 Mahavidyas
Ten major forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped in Gupta Navratri, which are called ten Mahavidyas. Each Mahavidya has its own special significance and is considered very important in Tantra Sadhana.
- Ten Mahavidyas:
- Black
- star
- Tripurasundari
- Bhuvaneshwari
- Chhinnamasta
- Bhairavi
- Dhumavati
- Baglamukhi
- Matangi
- Kamla
- Result of worship:
Devotees attain Siddhis by secret practice of these Mahavidyas. This puja is considered helpful in bringing prosperity, success, and spiritual progress in life.
secret navratri puja method
During Gupta Navratri the puja rituals are performed in a simple but secret manner. By doing this properly one gets the blessings of Goddess Durga.
Steps of puja:
- Bathing and Cleaning:
- Take bath early in the morning and clean the place of worship.
- Kalash installation:
- Install the Kalash in front of the idol or picture of Goddess Durga.
- Light the lamp:
- Light a desi ghee lamp.
- Offering flowers and garlands:
- Offer a garland of hibiscus flowers to the Goddess.
- Offer food:
- Offer Panchamrit, coconut, fruits, and sweets to the Goddess.
- Hindu ritual of worship:
- Conclude the puja by singing the aarti of the goddess.
- Avoid Tamasic Food:
- During this period, consume vegetarian and satvik food.
Importance and benefits of Gupt Navratri
Gupta Navratri is not limited to just simple worship of Goddess Durga. This time is very special for self-reflection, Tantra Sadhana, and spiritual progress.
- Happiness and prosperity:
By worshiping Goddess Durga, a person gets mental peace, financial prosperity, and success in life. - Spiritual progress:
By practicing Tantra the seeker gets the blessings of spiritual strength and salvation. - Achieving auspicious results:
During Gupta Puja, positive energy is infused into the life of the seeker by the grace of the Goddess.
