Quick Answer
When Is Gupt Navratri 2026?
Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2026 start and end date: 15 July (Wednesday) to 23 July (Thursday).
Ghatasthapana: 15 July 2026
Ashtami — Maa Baglamukhi's day: 22 July 2026
Parana (conclusion): 23 July 2026
Gupt Navratri is a secret nine-day tantric Navratri during which the ten Mahavidyas are worshipped. It occurs twice a year — in Magh (January–February) and Ashadha (June–July).
Gupt Navratri 2026 - the Ashadha edition - begins on 15 July and runs until 23 July. This year, Ashtami - the most powerful day for Maa Baglamukhi - falls on 22 July 2026.
Most people are familiar with Chaitra and Shardiya Navratri. But Gupt Navratri - which comes twice a year - is considered far more powerful for tantric Sadhana. This blog covers: when Gupt Navratri starts and ends, what it involves, how to participate, and why Maa Baglamukhi's Sadhana is most effective during this window.
