- By Kashish Rai
- Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:00 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2025: Ashadha Gupt Navratri, observed during June or July, is a spiritually intense and lesser-known festival dedicated to the divine feminine energy of Goddess Durga. Unlike the more widely celebrated Navratris, this one remains quiet and inward-focused—‘Gupt’ meaning hidden or secret. It holds deep significance for Tantriks and Sadhakas who follow the path of Shaktism. During this time, practitioners engage in powerful Tantrik rituals and disciplines, often in solitude, to deepen their spiritual connection and harness inner strength. This year, Ashadha Gupt Navratir is scheduled to begin on 26th June 2025.
Check out all the significant information regarding the start and end date, schedule, significance and rituals for these 9 sacred days below:
Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2025: Start And End Date
- Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2025 Start Date: 26th June 2025, Thursday
- Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2025 End Date: 4th July 2025, Friday
Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2025: Schedule
Pratipada (Day 1) – 26 June 2025, Thursday: The sacred observance begins with Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana), setting the spiritual tone for Navratri. The Ghatasthapana Muhurat is from 05:25 AM to 06:58 AM in Mithuna (Gemini) Lagna, with Abhijit Muhurat from 11:56 AM to 12:52 PM. The first day is dedicated to Goddess Kali, the fierce Mahavidya symbolising time, transformation, and destruction of evil.
Dwitiya (Day 2) – 27 June 2025, Friday: Devotees honour Tara Mahavidya, the compassionate goddess who guides through darkness and helps overcome obstacles on the spiritual path.
Tritiya (Day 3) – 28 June 2025, Saturday: This day is devoted to Tripura Sundari (Shodashi), the embodiment of supreme beauty, love, and divine grace.
Chaturthi (Day 4) – 29 June 2025, Sunday: Worship is offered to Bhuvaneshwari, the Queen of the Universe, who brings expansive wisdom and cosmic awareness.
Panchami (Day 5) – 30 June 2025, Monday: On this day, devotees pray to Bhairavi, the fierce mother who grants courage, clarity, and strength during inner and outer battles.
Shashthi (Day 6) – 1 July 2025, Tuesday: Offerings are made to Chinnamasta, the self-decapitated goddess who symbolises self-sacrifice, ego transcendence, and liberation.
Saptami (Day 7) – 2 July 2025, Wednesday: Prayers are dedicated to Dhumavati, the widow goddess who represents detachment, stillness, and the wisdom gained through loss and solitude.
Ashtami (Day 8) – 3 July 2025, Thursday: This powerful day is devoted to Bagalamukhi, the goddess of stillness and silence, who paralyses negativity and grants victory over enemies. The Sandhi Puja is performed between 1:42 PM and 2:30 PM.
Navami (Day 9) – 4 July 2025, Friday: The final day is for Matangi, the Tantric form of Saraswati, associated with music, speech, and inner harmony. The observance concludes with Navratri Parana, performed after 4:31 PM.
The ten Mahavidya forms of Goddess Adi Shakti are fervently worshipped by Tantric practitioners during Ashadha Gupt Navratri. (Image Source: Canva)
Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2025: Significance
Ashadha Gupt Navratri holds deep spiritual significance in Hinduism, especially among Tantric practitioners and dedicated seekers. Unlike the more widely celebrated Navratris, this nine-night festival is observed in a more secretive and meditative manner. It honours the ten Mahavidyas, or powerful forms of the Divine Mother, each representing a unique cosmic force. Devotees undertake intense sadhana, seeking divine blessings, inner transformation, and protection from negativity. The rituals aim to awaken hidden energies, cultivate spiritual strength, and connect with the deeper aspects of Shakti. This sacred period encourages solitude, discipline, and self-reflection, helping devotees align with higher consciousness and attain inner fulfilment.
Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2025: Rituals
The rituals of Ashadha Gupt Navratri are observed with deep devotion and quiet reverence, especially by spiritual seekers and Tantric practitioners. The first day begins with Ghatasthapana, the installation of a sacred pot symbolising divine energy. Each of the nine nights is dedicated to one of the Ten Mahavidyas, powerful goddesses who represent different forms of Shakti. Unlike mainstream Navratri, the rituals here are more meditative and inward-focused, involving mantra chanting, yantra puja, and specific Tantric practices meant to awaken spiritual power. Sadhakas often observe strict disciplines, maintaining celibacy, fasting, and solitude to deepen their connection with the Divine Mother.
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During this Navratri, devotees also focus on japa (repetitive chanting) and meditation, particularly at midnight, believed to be the most potent time for spiritual work. Offerings like flowers, incense, ghee lamps, and sattvic food are made in honour of each Mahavidya. Many also perform havan (sacred fire rituals) to invoke divine blessings. The entire period is seen as an opportunity for inner purification, protection from negative energies, and spiritual awakening through deep surrender to the goddess in her fiercest and most transformative forms.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)
