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**Shardiya Navratri 2025: Auspicious Dates and Times for Kalash Sthapana**

As per astrological calculations, the Shardiya Navratri festival in 2025 will commence on September 22nd. This nine-day festival is dedicated to the worship of the nine forms of the Hindu goddess Durga. Devotees believe that observing a fast and worshipping Durga during this period fulfills their wishes and pacifies the nine planets (Navagrahas).

This year, it is believed that Goddess Durga will arrive riding an elephant (Gaj), which astrologers consider auspicious and likely to bring positive influences to human life.

**Auspicious Times for Ghat Sthapana (Kalash Sthapana):**

According to the Panchang (Hindu calendar), the most auspicious times for Ghat Sthapana on September 22nd are:

* **Morning Muhurat:** 6:09 AM to 8:05 AM
* **Abhijit Muhurat:** 11:49 AM to 12:38 PM

Devotees can perform Ghat Sthapana during either of these auspicious periods.

**Mantras and Aarti:**

The article also includes mantras for worship and the Durga Aarti, encouraging devotees to recite them during the festival. Special emphasis is given on chanting the Navarna Mantra ‘Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichchai.’

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