Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana)

Puja timeline

1. 0–5 min1Bath, clean altar, set the direction
2. 5–10 min2Purify yourself and sip water
3. 10–15 min3Light the lamp and remember Ganesha
4. 15–20 min4Take the sankalp
5. 20–25 min5Sow the jau (barley)
6. 25–30 min6Prepare and fill the kalash
7. 30–35 min7Place leaves, lid and coconut
8. 35–40 min8Invite the Goddess
9. 40–45 min9Light the akhand jyoti (optional)
10. 45–50 min10Five offerings (panchopachara) and shringar
11. 50–55 min11Day 1 worship of Shailaputri
12. 55–60 min12Aarti and forgiveness prayer