Know the correct date and muhurta of Kalash Sthapna or Ghatasthapana for the beginning of the Navaratri festival. Also, know all about the Navratri celebration. Ghatasthapana or Kalash Sthapana is a significant ritual during the festival of Navratri. It marks the starting of nine days of this festivity. The most auspicious time or Shubh Muhurat for the Ghatasthapana is assumed as the first one-third of the day with the prevailing of Pratipada. If because for some reason, you are not able to do the Ghatasthapana at this time, then you can do that during the Abhijit Muhurta.