Best Time to Perform Navratri Puja: Morning, Evening, or Both?
During the nine days of Navratri, which is more than just a celebration, believers welcome Maa Durga into their homes and hearts. We seek blessings, connect with her divine energy, and purge negativity from her life every day. Timing is crucial from the initial Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana) rite to the last day of Vijayadashami.
One frequently asked question is whether the puja should be done in the morning, the evening, or both. Although devotion comes first, our scriptures also point us in the direction of auspicious times that increase the effectiveness of worship. Let’s examine the best times for puja and how to get ready for it in the most spiritual way as Navratri 2025 approaches on September 22.
Which is better, morning, evening, or both?
- Morning prayers: According to tradition, the early hours (pratha kaal) are extremely pure. The environment is calmer and the mind is clearer. In addition to providing more mental clarity and setting the tone of reverence, beginning your puja in the morning is frequently the best time to perform chanting, meditation, and Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana).
- Evening Puja: Evening aarti, also known as Sayankaal puja, has its place. Evening rituals allow you to think, express thanks, and relax spiritually after a long day of labour. With lights, incense, arti, and family get-togethers, the spiritual atmosphere tends to intensify in the evening.
- Doing Both: Balance is achieved by doing both morning and evening, if at all possible. Invocation and intention-setting are done in the morning, while thanks, closure, and peace are done in the evening. Throughout the day, it may seem as though you are experiencing the divine cycle.
Many homes find it difficult to perform full puja twice a day due to time constraints or daily routines. However, even modest sacrifices, such as lighting a diya and incense in the evening if you performed a full pooja in the morning, maintain the bond.
In order to keep your mind focused on dedication rather than distraction, we at Archita Essentials think that the ritual is improved when the tools are pure—when the incense, camphor, sambrani, etc., carry only pure aroma rather than heavy chemicals.
Muhurat for September 22, 2025 (Day 1 of Navratri: Shailputri Puja/(Kalash Sthapana)
The following auspicious times for puja/Kalash Sthapana on September 22, 2025, allow you to confidently choose morning or lunchtime windows:
| Occasion/Muhurat | Time (IST) |
| Kalash Sthapana Morning Main Muhurat | 6:11 AM to 7:52 AM |
| Midday Abhijit Muhurat | 11:51 AM–12:39 PM |
| Pratipada Tithi starts | starts at 1:23 AM, on September 22 |
| Pratipada Tithi concludes | concludes at 2:55 AM, on September 23 |
For the primary worship and the start of Kalash Sthapana, the morning window (6:11–7:52 am) is suitable. Abhijit Muhurat, which occurs just before noon, is acceptable if that is missed.
Useful Tips: How to Make the Most of These Times in Your Everyday Life
- Get up early enough to prepare yourself (bath, altar, etc.) before 6:11 AM. Light a lamp, tidy everything, arrange your Kalash, and use only pure things (clean water, flowers, etc.).
- Try to use the Abhijit window if your schedule does not allow you to do so that early. Astrological books acknowledge it even if it might not be as peaceful as the early morning.
- Even if they are simpler, evening rituals like arti, incense offering, and sometimes chanting or reading heighten devotion. Even though evening is less muhurat-strict, it is nonetheless customary and significant to perform puja at dusk or after sunset.
How to Perform Puja with Purity and at the Correct Time with Archita Essentials
This is the role of Archita Essentials, which includes the brands YogMantra and Archita Poojabatti. Every small detail counts when getting ready for Navratri puja, whether it’s in the morning or the evening, and having high-quality, genuine, and pure objects keeps your ritual genuine:
- YogMantra Bheemseni Camphor Premium Jar: Camphor is offered in aarti and is used to inspire purity. With this superior jar, you can be confident that the camphor will burn cleanly and won’t leave behind any unpleasant odours or chemical residue. During morning aarti, lighting camphor aids in chasing away both actual and symbolic darkness.
- YogMantra Khushali Sambrani Hawan cup: Smudging sessions or evening hawans are common. After a long day of work, the sambrani cup’s gentle, aromatic smoke helps to soothe and focus the mind.
- Archita Chatpata Sabudana: Food offerings, or prasad, are a component of puja, even though they are not directly related to incense or dhoop. Archita Chatpata Sabudana is a light, delicious, and cherished dish that brings back memories of devotion and home. A component of the completeness of puja is the inclusion of quality prasad.
Your desire is conveyed by each object you bring to the altar, including the light, incense, camphor, and prasad. Your mind may focus on the worship instead of worrying about smoke, smells, or artificial scents if the objects are pure.
Morning, Evening, or Both: Which Is Better?
Combining everything:
- Select the morning window for Ghatasthapana on September 22 from 6:11 to 7:52 AM if you can only manage one. In terms of astrology and spirituality, now is the ideal moment.
- Try to perform a simpler evening ritual (burn incense or sambrani, perform arti, or recite a brief mantra) if you do it in the morning.
- Mornings are for beginnings, and evenings are for closure and thankfulness, if both are feasible.
Don’t worry about perfection; devotion is more important than checking boxes. It really matters whether you employ pure tools, sincere prayer, and a clear head.
Conclusion
More than just customs, Navratri is about reviving our inner fortitude, purpose, thankfulness, and surrender. By providing products that enhance your ritual without interfering, Archita Essentials (together with YogMantra & Archita Poojabatti) hopes to walk this path with you. Plan your puja and use the muhurat, but also follow your heart.
We hope your Navratri puja on September 22, 2025, starts off in the perfect muhurat, full of dedication, tranquility, and fragrance. We also hope that the next nine days bring you blessings, joy, and clarity.
“May every diya you light in Navratri 2025 fill your home with peace, strength, and divine blessings.”
Also, read:
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