Ghatasthapana Muhurat 2026 India: Chaitra Navratri begins on 19th March 2026. Ghatasthapana or also known as Kalash Sthapan, signifies the beginning of the Chaitra Navratri. The Kalash represents the invocation of Maa Durga in the home during Navratri and is believed to attract positivity, prosperity, and peace into one’s life. It signifies the life force at work to make the nine-day worship journey a success.
Know all the important details about the auspicious time, puja vidhi and complete samagri list for Kalash Sthapana or Ghatasthapana during Chaitra Navratri 2026 below:
Chaitra Navratri 2026 Ghatasthanpana Muhurat
According to the Panchang, the shubh muhurat or auspicious time for Ghatasthapana or Kalash Sthapana is from 06:25 to 07:41 AM. The Abhijit Muhurat for Ghatasthapana is from 12:05 PM to 12:53 PM.
Ghatasthapana or Kalash Sthapana is performed on the first day of Navratri festivities. (Image Source: Gemini AI)
Chaitra Navratri 2026 Ghatasthapana Puja Vidhi
For Ghatasthapana during Navratri, the north-east direction (Ishaan Kon) is considered the most auspicious. It is best to place the idol of Maa Durga and the sacred Kalash in this area. While performing the puja, you should face towards the east or north. Ensure the Kalash is placed on a clean wooden platform, preferably made of sandalwood, and keep the surrounding area perfectly clean.
The process of Ghatasthapana is quite simple. First, take a Kalash made of clay, copper, or brass. Tie a sacred thread (Mouli) around it and draw a Swastika symbol. Fill it with Ganga Jal and add rice, a coin, betel nut, turmeric root, and a lotus seed. Place mango or Ashoka leaves at the mouth of the pot, then place a coconut wrapped in a red cloth (Chunari) on top. Finally, position the Kalash near Chowki where the idol or photo of Mata Rani is placed to complete the ritual.
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Chaitra Navratri 2026 Ghatasthanpana Complete Samagri List
You need a Kalash (brass or clay) filled with clean water and Gangajal, containing a coin and a betel nut, topped with mango leaves and a coconut wrapped in red cloth. You will also need a wide earthen pot with clean soil and barley (Jau) seeds to place the Kalash upon. For the altar, prepare a wooden Chowki covered in red cloth, an image of Maa Durga, and essentials like Roli, Akshat, flowers, a Ghee Diya, incense, and sweets for Bhog. Don’t forget the Shringar items like a Chunri and bangles to offer to Mata Rani.
(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.)