Ghatasthapana means the ritual of installation of Kalash for invocation of Goddess Durga. It is the first day of the 10-day celebration of Dashain. Let’s have a look at Ghatasthapana 2080 dates and wishes for sharing with family and friends.
As the name suggests, Ghatasthapana means placing a Kalash filled with holy water for worshipping. Jamara or the holy grass have special importance in the Nepalese-style celebration of the day. These Jamara(दूबो) are grown with seven different seeds(Sapta Dhanya) from the Ghatasthapana for Dashain Day.
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Navratri Ghatasthapana(घटस्थापना)
Navratri(Shardiya Navratri) on Pratipada commences with Kalash Sthapana or Ghat-sthapana. Navratri means those 9-day celebrations where devotees worship nine avatars of the goddess Durga.
The Kalash is then kept for nine days and then thawed in the nearby rivers. The Kalash gets worshipped with dhoop and sweets, as a place for Goddess Durga to reside for the next 10 days. The puja concludes with Mantras and blessings from the elders.
Cleaning the houses, and decorations with rangoli, delicacies etc is also observance before Navratra(नवरात्रि).
Ghatasthapana 2023 Date
The date for Ghatasthapana in Nepal is 28th Ashoj 2080. In India, the date of Ghatasthapan is 15th October 2023.
The date also marks the celebration of Sindhara Dooj, specifically popular in Northern India, where women are cherished with gifts and blessings.
Ghatasthapana Muhurta/Sait(साइत)
As per the Sanskriti Department of the Home Ministry of Nepal, the following are the saait for Tika(टीका), Dashain(Bada Dashain), Fulpati, Ghatasthapana etc.
| 28th Ashoj(Ashwin) (15th October) | Navratrarambh(नवरात्रारम्भ) Ghatsthapana(घटस्थापना) | 11:39 PM on 14th October – |
| 4th Kartik (21st October) | Fulpati(फूलपाती) | Saturday |
| 4th Kartik 21st October | Maha Ashtami Kaal Ratri | 10:08 PM – 8:13 PM – |
| 6th Kartik (23rd October) | Maha Navami(महानवमी) | 8:13 PM – 5:59 PM |
| 7th Kartik (24th October) | Vijaya Dashami(विजयादशमी) Dussehra Tika/Teeka(दर्शैको टीका) | 12:56 PM – 3:11 PM – – |
| 11th Kartik | Kojagrat Vrat | Saturday |
Ghatasthapana Wishes Greetings Status Messages
May this Ghatasthapana put an end to all the negativities that surround you and leave you with happiness and smiles. Happy Ghatasthapana 2023.
May Maa Durga give a long, happy and peaceful life to you. Happy Chaitra Navratri.
Happy Ghatsthapana 2080. May your life shimmer with silver, shine with gold and dazzle like platinum. Wish you a very prosperous and happy life.
May you have all the joy your heart can hold all the smiles a day can bring, all the blessings a life can unfold. May you get the world’s best in everything. Wish you a happy Ghatasthapana 2080.
May The Blessings Of Goddess Durga Illuminate Everyone’s Life With Good Health, Success, Prosperity, And Peace!
May Goddess Durga Help Us To Defeat This Demonic Pandemic And Restore Health And Peace To Everyone In This World. As She Defeated The Demon Mahishasur And Saved Everyone
Good Wishes for a joyous Navratri and a Happy New Year with plenty of Peace and Prosperity.
Wishes in Nepali Ghatasthapana
2080 सालको घटस्थापना अर्थात जमरा राख्ने दिनको सबैलाई शुभकामना
बडा दशैंको पहिलो दिन घटस्थापनाको उपलक्ष्यमा सबैलाई हार्दिक मङ्गलमय शुभकामना। दुर्गा भवानीले सबैको रक्षा गरून्|
माहान चाड बडादशैं को शुभउपलक्ष्यमा सुख,समृद्धि,सुस्वास्थ,दिर्घायु,उत्तरोत्तर प्रगतिको सबैमा हार्दिक शुभकामना,जय माँ भवानी |
नवरात्रीको पहिलो दिन घटस्थापनाको उपलक्ष्यमा देश विदेशमा रहनु भएका दाजुभाइ,दिदीबहिनी,इष्टमित्र,नातागोता लगायत सम्पुर्ण हिन्दु धर्मावलम्वीहरूलाइ हार्दिक मंगलमय शुभकामना
नव दूर्गा देवीहरुको पुजा आरधना सँगै भगवतीको कृपा तपाँई माथि सधैं रहिरहोस, घटस्थापनाको मंगलमय शुभकामना
Ghatasthapana Quotes
Cherish new beginnings with the arrival of Maa Durga at home. Happy Navratri!
Let the spirit of these pious Navratri days bring you to hope and courage in life. Happy Navratri to all
May the 9 avatars of Maa Durga bless you with 9 qualities – power, happiness, humanity, peace, knowledge, devotion, name, fame and health
May the nine divine days illuminate your life forever. Happy Navratri
May this Navratri be as splendid as ever. Hope it lightens up yours as well as your dear one’s lives
May the victory of accurate over evil inspire you towards your own victories.
In this favourable and felicitous event, I want the colour, bliss, and splendour of this festive season to be with you throughout the year! Happy Ghatasthapan
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