Magha Gupt Navratri 2022: The festival is observed with pomp in North Indian states like Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
New Delhi | Jagran Lifestyle Desk: Every year in India, Navratri takes place four-time Magha Navratri, also known as Gupta Navratri is celebrated in the country today (February 2). This is a nine-day festival during which devotees worship Maa Durga (Mother Durga). The festival is observed with pomp in North Indian states like Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. This year, the festival will start on February 2, and conclude on February 10, 2022.
Magh Gupt Navratri is mainly observed by Tantriks and Sadhus to please Goddess Durga and seek her blessings. As per Hindu mythology, it’s believed that one should observe this festival in secrecy to achieve a fruitful result.
Magha Gupt Navratri 2022: Date
2 February – Pratipada Tithi, Maa Shailputri.
3 February – Maa Brahmacharini Devi Puja.
4 February – Maa Chandraghanta Devi Puja.
5 February – Maa Kushmanda Devi Puja.
6 February – Maa Skandamata Devi Puja.
7 February – Maa Katyani Devi Puja
8 February – Maa Kalratri Devi Puja.
9 February – Maa Mahagauri, Durga Ashtami.
10 February – Maa Siddhidatri.
Magh Gupt Navratri 2022: Significance
Goddess Durga, a spouse of Lord Shiva, represents feminine force. She is hailed as the destroyer of evil. Worshipping nine forms of Goddess during Gupt Navratri wards off evil deeds and obstacles from life.
Magh Gupt Navratri 2022: Puja Vidhi
Those who are planning to observe this festival then, keep these fasting rules in mind during Gupt Navaratri.
Respect women.
– Don’t consume alcohol, onion, garlic and non-veg.
– Don’t fight with your family, else your puja will not be fruitful.
– Don’t wear black clothes and leather shoes or belts.
– Don’t shave or cut your hair for nine days.
– Sleep on the floor.
