2025 Shardiya Navratri | September & October 2025 Dates
Shardiya Navratri is one of the most significant Hindu festivals, dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms. Celebrated over nine nights, this festival symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is observed with great devotion, fasting, and cultural festivities. In 2025, Shardiya Navratri will commence on September 22 and conclude with Vijayadashami on October 2.
Shardiya Navratri 2025 Dates & Day-Wise Devi Pujan
Day 1 - September 22, 2025 (Monday) - Pratipada
Puja: Ghatasthapana, Shailputri Puja
Navratri Color of the Day: White
Day 2 - September 23, 2025 (Tuesday) - Dwitiya
Puja: Chandra Darshana, Brahmacharini Puja
Navratri Color of the Day: Red
Day 3 - September 24, 2025 (Wednesday) - Tritiya
Puja: Sindoor Tritiya, Chandraghanta Puja
Navratri Color of the Day: Royal Blue
Day 4 - September 25, 2025 (Thursday) - Chaturthi
Puja: Vinayaka Chaturthi
Navratri Color of the Day: Yellow
Day 5 - September 26, 2025 (Friday) - Panchami
Puja: Kushmanda Puja, Upang Lalita Vrat
Navratri Color of the Day: Green
Day 6 - September 27, 2025 (Saturday) - Shashthi
Puja: Skandamata Puja
Navratri Color of the Day: Grey
Day 7 - September 28, 2025 (Sunday) - Saptami
Puja: Katyayani Puja
Navratri Color of the Day: Orange
Day 8 - September 29, 2025 (Monday) - Ashtami
Puja: Saraswati Avahan, Kalaratri Puja
Navratri Color of the Day: Peacock Green
Day 9 - September 30, 2025 (Tuesday) - Navami
Puja: Saraswati Puja, Durga Ashtami, Mahagauri Puja, Sandhi Puja
Sandhi Puja Timing: Begins at 05:42 PM, Ends at 06:30 PM
Navratri Color of the Day: Pink
Day 10 - October 1, 2025 (Wednesday) - Dashami
Puja: Maha Navami, Ayudha Puja, Navami Homa
Day 11 - October 2, 2025 (Thursday) - Vijayadashami
Puja: Navratri Parana, Durga Visarjan
Significance of Shardiya Navratri 2025
Shardiya Navratri holds immense religious and cultural significance. It marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura and is a time for self-discipline, fasting, and devotion. The festival is also associated with the preparation for the upcoming Diwali celebrations.
How to Celebrate Shardiya Navratri 2025
Ghatasthapana: Establish a Kalash and invoke Goddess Durga.
Daily Puja & Aarti: Worship each form of Durga with flowers, incense, and mantras.
Fasting: Many devotees observe fasts, consuming fruits and specific Navratri foods.
Garba & Dandiya: Participate in traditional dance forms celebrated in Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Kanya Puja: On Ashtami or Navami, young girls are worshipped as representations of Goddess Durga.
Durga Visarjan: On Vijayadashami, idols of Goddess Durga are immersed in water, marking the conclusion of Navratri.
Conclusion
Shardiya Navratri 2025 will be a time of spiritual awakening, devotion, and celebration. By observing this festival with faith and dedication, devotees seek blessings for prosperity, happiness, and the removal of obstacles. Let this Navratri bring peace, positivity, and divine grace into your life!
