9 Goddesses
1st day of Navratri 2020 is March 25 in Chaitra Vasant Navratri and October 17 in Ashwin Navratri (Durga Sharan Navratri). Ghatasthapana (Kalasha Sthapana) is the main ritual on this day.
This day marks the beginning of Navratri Puja throughout India as well as the world except for Bengali Hindus.
In Nepal, this festival is celebrated as Dashain. On the first day of Dashain, Ghatasthapana is observed.
As per almost all the North Indian calendars, South Indian calendars, Navratri Kalasha Sthapana is on March 25 and October 17 during Chaitra Navratri and Ashwin Navratri respectivly.
Today’s Goddess to worship in Navadurga Sampradaya is – Maa Shailaputri
Today’s Goddess to worship in Navadevi Sampradaya is – Sri Balatripura Sundari Devi
Today’s Goddess to worship (Alankaram) in Vijayawada Kanakadurga Temple is – Sri Swarnakavacha alankrita Durga Devi
Today’s Goddess to worship in Dasha Mahavidya sampradaya is – Mahakali Mata
Today’s Goddess to worship in Saptamatrika / Ashtamatrika Sampradaya is – Brahmi Devi (Brahmani)
Today’s Navratri colour is – Read this post for Navratri colours list for 2020
Today’s Naivedyam or food recipe to offer to Durga Mata is – read this post for Nine Naivedyams for Durga
Kalasha Sthapana Vidhi
Panchang, 25 March 2020
Suryodayam (Sunrise) 06:29 Suryastamaya (Sunset) 18:36
Chandrodayam (Moonrise)07:07 Chandrastama (Moonset)19:32
Today’s Panchangam
Paksha (Fortnight) Shukla Paksha
Tithi (Lunar Day) Pratipada – 17:26
Nakshatra Revati – Full Night
Yoga Brahma – 15:37
Karana Balava – Full Night
Today’s Panchang
Purnimanta Month Chaitra
Amavasyanta Month Chaitra
Shaka Samvatsara: Sharvari
Vikram Samvat Varsha: Pramadicha
Rahu Kalam: 12:32 – 14:03
Gulika Kalam: 11:02 – 12:32
Yama Gandam: 08:00 – 09:31
Today’s Rashi
Ravi Rashi (Sun Sign) Meena
Chandra Rashi (Moon Sign) Meena
Auspicious Time
Amrita Kalam 28:34* – 30:22*
Abhijit: None
Time to Avoid
Varjyam Kalam 17:47 – 19:35
Durmuhurthams: 12:08 – 12:57