Shadow of solar eclipse on Navratri celebrations! What should be remembered during puja?
Solar Eclipse and Chaitra Navratri 2024: Solar eclipse will occur on Somvati Amavasya on 8th April. After this, Chaitra Navratri will start from 9th April. Hindu New Year also begins from Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. Ugadi festival is celebrated on this day. It is established on the first day of Navratri, the festival of worship of Goddess Durga. Chaitra Pratipada will start as soon as the solar eclipse ends. In such a situation, a situation of confusion has arisen among the people regarding Sthapana and puja as to what is the auspicious time for Sthapana. Also, it is very important to keep some things in mind regarding solar eclipse and Ghatasthan puja.
Chaitra Navratri Ghatasthapana Muhurta
The first solar eclipse of 2024 will occur from 9.12 pm to 2.22 am on April 8. This solar eclipse is taking place on the night of Chaitra Amavasya. Chaitra Navratri Sutak of solar eclipse starts 12 hours before 9th April. But this solar eclipse will not be visible in India, hence its Sutak period will not be considered in India. Therefore, the devotees of Matarani can not only establish but can also perform puja without any hindrance. There are two auspicious times for establishment this year. The first auspicious time will be from 6.11 am to 10.23 am on April 9. Abhijita Muhurta of Ghatasthapana will be from 11.57 am to 12.48 pm.
Solar Eclipse It will last till late night on 8th April, so wake up early in the morning tomorrow on 9th April, the first day of Chaitra Navratri. Clean the entire house. Sprinkle Ganga water in the house. Then take bath and wear clean clothes. It is better to wear red colored clothes. After this the installation should be done as per the rules and regulations. It is better to donate to the poor on this special day.
Ghatasthapana Mantra
It is best to chant this Ghatasthapana Mantra while establishing the Kalash on the first day of Navratri. See Ghat Sthapana Mantra… Om Bhurasi Bhoomi Rasyaditirasi Vishwadhaya Vishwasya Bhuvanasya Dharathrim…
installation method
For establishment, Saptadhya should be sown in a wide mouthed earthen pot. Then place a vessel filled with water on it. Tie the Kalash on the upper part of the Kalash. Then mango or Ashoka leaves should be placed on top of the Kalash. After this, the coconut is wrapped in a red cloth with the help of Kalava and placed on top of the Kalash and between the leaves. While installing the Kalash of Ghatasthapana Mantra Should be chanted. After this, invoke the Goddess and light the eternal flame. Durga Saptashati should be recited and Aarti should be performed at the end.
