New Delhi, January 19 – The second day of Gupt Navratri falls on Tuesday, coinciding with the rare Dwapushkar Yoga, making it an exceptionally powerful day for devotees seeking spiritual empowerment through Maa Durga’s worship.
Gupt Navratri holds a secretive allure in Hindu traditions, distinct from the more public celebrations of Chaitra or Sharad Navratri. Practitioners engage in intense, private sadhanas to invoke the goddess’s hidden forms, believed to yield profound siddhis or supernatural abilities. The results of rituals performed during this period are considered exponentially more potent.
According to the Drik Panchang, January 20 features Shukla Paksha Dwitiya tithi until 2:42 AM on January 21. Shravana Nakshatra prevails until 1:06 PM, transitioning to Dhanishta. Siddhi Yoga lasts until 8:01 PM, with Balav Karana ending at 2:31 PM, followed by Kaulav.
The Moon transits Capricorn on Tuesday, with sunrise at 7:14 AM and sunset at 5:50 PM. The highlight is Dwapushkar Yoga, active from 1:06 PM on January 20 to 2:42 AM on January 21. Any puja, fasting, or auspicious activity during this yoga multiplies benefits manifold.
Prime windows include Brahm Muhurat from 5:27 AM to 6:21 AM and Abhijit Muhurat from 12:11 PM to 12:53 PM. Vijay Muhurat and Godhuli Muhurat also align perfectly, ideal for devotional practices.
Steer clear of inauspicious periods: Rahu Kaal from 3:11 PM to 4:31 PM, Yamaganda from 9:53 AM to 11:13 AM, and Gulika Kaal from 12:32 PM to 1:52 PM. Planning around these ensures maximum spiritual gains on this sacred day.