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Shardiya Navratri 2025 begins on September 22 and ends on October 2 with Vijayadashami. Celebrate the divine nine days with fasting, devotion, and vibrant Garba nights.
Navratri will be celebrated from September 22 to October 2. (Image: Shutterstock)
Navratri Date Wishes Rituals 2025: The most auspicious Hindu festival, Shardiya Navratri, is round the corner. The inauspicious period of Pitru Paksha comes to an end with the Mahalaya Amavasya, as per the Hindu calendar. The festival of Navratri generally starts from the next day of Mahalaya.
The Navratri festival is dedicated to nine forms of Goddess Durga, known as ‘Navdurga’. The festival is celebrated for nine days with unmatched enthusiasm across India. The nine-day festive period symbolises spiritual well-being and the victory of good over evil.
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Each day of Navratri is dedicated to a specific form of Goddess Durga. During these nine days, devotees worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga while observing a fast daily. They also mark the occasion with Navratri Ghatsthapana, Durga Chalisa, Durga Saptashathi Path, Durga Aarti and Kanya Pujan.
Here’s a detailed look at the shubh muhurat, history, significance, celebrations and lesser-known facts about Shardiya Navratri.
Shardiya Navratri 2025: Start and End Date
Sharadiya Navratri is celebrated from Pratipada to Navami Tithi in the Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month, as per the Hindu calendar. This year, Navratri is scheduled to begin on September 22. The nine-day festival will conclude with Vijayadashami on October 2, as per Drik Panchang.
Shardiya Navratri 2025 Dates
September 22 (Monday):Â Ghatasthapana, Maa Shailputri Puja
September 23 (Tuesday):Â Maa Brahmacharini Puja
September 24 (Wednesday):Â Maa Chandraghanta Puja
September 25 (Thursday):Â Vinayaka Chaturthi
September 26 (Friday):Â Maa Kushmanda Puja
September 27 (Saturday):Â Skandamata Puja
September 28 (Sunday):Â Maa Katyayani Puja
September 29 (Monday):Â Saraswati Avahan, Maa Kaalratri Puja
September 30 (Tuesday): Saraswati Puja, Durga Ashtami, Mahagauri Puja
October 1 (Wednesday):Â Maha Navami
October 2 (Thursday): Navratri Paran, Vijayadashami
Shardiya Navratri 2025: Ghatasthapana Shubh Muhurat
The auspicious time for Ghatasthapana is from 06:27 AM to 08:16 AM, while the Ghatasthapana Abhijit Muhurat is from 12:07 PM to 12:55 PM, as per Drik Panchang.
The Pratipada tithi begins at 01:23 AM on September 22 and ends at 02:55 AM on September 23, as per Drik Panchang.
Shardiya Navratri 2025: History and Significance
The roots of Shardiya Navratri can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and mythology. Falling in the lunar month of Ashwin during Sharad Ritu, the auspicious occasion is believed to mark the period when Goddess Durga battled and defeated the demon Mahishasura, symbolising the triumph of good over evil.
The nine incarnations of Goddess Durga include Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kaalratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri. These nine forms are worshipped during the festival, with each day representing a distinct characteristic of feminine power.
Shardiya Navratri 2025: 5 Interesting Facts
- The Power of Sankalp: Taking a vow (Sankalp) before beginning a fast or prayer isn’t just a ritual. By taking the pledge to follow austerity and discipline during the nine days, devotees are believed to strengthen their mystical bond that elevates the spiritual journey.
- Fasting Rules: More than abstaining from food, observing fast during Navratri encourages spiritual discipline and self-purification. It helps devotees master virtues like truthfulness, forgiveness, compassion and contentment.
- Navratri Colours: Each day of Navratri is associated with a unique colour. From the joy-filled yellow to the powerful red, these colours represent the different energies of each form of Goddess Durga. Donning the specific-coloured attire helps you connect to the divine attributes like harmony, power and prosperity.
- Navratri and the Harvest: While Navratri is known for its devotion and dance, its roots also celebrate nature’s bounty. The festival marks the post-monsoon harvest season and honours the goddess as the nurturer of the earth.
- Ayudha Puja: On the ninth day, devotees worship their work tools, machines. From ploughs and vehicles to laptops and codebooks, everything that supports our work could be a part of rituals, depending on local traditions. It’s a symbol of gratitude towards the things that help us thrive. In many states, it’s also a tradition to worship weapons.
Shardiya Navratri 2025: Celebrations
The evenings during Navratri come alive with energetic Garba and Dandiya Raas dances. People gather in large groups, dressed in colourful traditional attire, to celebrate and dance on the rhythmic beats of Garba in honour of the goddess.
From Gujarat to Mumbai, these vibrant dance forms celebrate the joyous spirit of the festival and symbolise the circle of life, unity and devotion.
During this time, pandals are also set up with statues or images of Goddess Durga. Thousands of devotees hop these pandals to offer prayers, chant hymns and seek blessings.
Happy Navratri Wishes 2025
- Wishing you a vibrant Navratri filled with devotion, dance, and divine blessings. May Maa Durga bring peace, prosperity, and happiness to your life.
- May the nine nights of Navratri bring you strength, courage, and grace. Let’s celebrate the divine feminine energy that empowers us all. Happy Navratri!
- On this holy occasion of Shardiya Navratri, may your prayers be answered and your heart be filled with joy and devotion. Jai Mata Di!
- Celebrate this Navratri with colors of joy, lights of hope, and blessings of Maa Durga. May your home be filled with positivity and peace. Happy Navratri!
- Let’s welcome the goddess with full devotion and celebrate her nine forms with fasting, dance, and prayers. Wishing you a blessed and joyful Navratri 2025!
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Nibandh Vinod is a seasoned journalist with nearly three decades of experience, known for his in-depth coverage of events and festivals, as well as his expertise in SEO-driven content at News18.com. A tech-savv… Read More
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