Shardiya Navratri 2025 Date: Shardiya Navratri is one of the most awaited Hindu festivals, celebrated with deep devotion and grandeur across India. Dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga, this festival brings families and communities together in prayer, fasting, and traditions.
In 2025, Navratri holds special significance as devotees look forward to welcoming Maa Durga with rituals, celebrations, and spiritual practices spread over nine auspicious days.
Here’s a quick overview of the key dates of Shardiya Navratri 2025:
| Festival Name | Shardiya Navratri 2025 |
| Shardiya Navratri 2025 Start Date | September 22, 2025 |
| Shardiya Navratri 2025 End Date | September 30, 2025 |
| Shardiya Navratri 2025 Ghatasthapana Muhurat Timing | September 22, 2025, from 6:15 am to 7:45 am |
Shardiya Navratri, also known as Ashwin Navratri, is one of the most significant Hindu festivals dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga. In 2025, this nine-night celebration will begin on September 22, 2025 (Monday), and conclude on October 2, 2025 (Thursday).
The Navratri festival kicks off with the Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana) ritual, which marks the installation of a sacred pot symbolising Goddess Durga. In 2025, the auspicious time for Ghatasthapana is between 6:09 am and 8:06 am on September 22, 2025, according to the Drik Panchang.
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As per the Drik Panchang, “It falls in lunar month Ashwin during Sharad Ritu. The name Shardiya Navratri has been taken from Sharad Ritu. All nine days during Navratri are dedicated to nine forms of Goddess Shakti. Shardiya Navratri falls in the month of September or October. The nine days' festivity culminates on the tenth day with Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami.”
Each day of Navratri is dedicated to a specific form of Goddess Durga, known as the Navadurga:
Day 1 (September 22): Maa Shailputri - Worship of the goddess of the mountains.
Day 2 (September 23): Maa Brahmacharini - Invocation of the goddess of penance.
Day 3 (September 24): Maa Chandraghanta - Adoration of the goddess with a crescent moon.
Day 4 (September 25): Maa Kushmanda - Reverence to the goddess who created the universe.
Day 5 (September 26): Maa Skandamata - Honour to the mother of Lord Skanda (Kartikeya).
Day 6 (September 27) Maa Katyayani - Veneration of the warrior goddess.
Day 7 (September 28): Maa Kalaratri - Worship of the goddess of destruction.
Day 8 (September 29): Maa Mahagauri - Adoration of the goddess of purity.
Day 9 (September 30): Maa Siddhidatri - Invocation of the goddess who grants siddhis (spiritual powers).
Devotees observe various customs during Navratri:
Fasting: Many individuals undertake fasting or follow a vegetarian diet during the nine days.
Puja: Daily worship is performed, including the chanting of mantras and offering flowers and fruits to the deity
Kanya Pujan: On the eighth or ninth day, young girls are invited to homes and honoured as embodiments of Goddess Durga.
Durga Ashtami And Maha Navami: Special prayers and rituals are conducted on these days, culminating in the grand celebration of Vijayadashami.
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Shardiya Navratri holds profound spiritual significance:
Victory of Good Over Evil: It commemorates the triumph of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura, symbolising the victory of good over evil.
Spiritual Cleansing: The festival offers a time for devotees to purify their minds and bodies through fasting, prayer, and reflection.
Cultural Celebrations: In states like Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, the festival is marked by vibrant dances such as Garba and Dandiya.
Shardiya Navratri is a time for spiritual renewal, devotion, and cultural festivities. Whether through prayer, fasting, or community celebrations, it offers an opportunity for individuals to connect with the divine and seek blessings for prosperity and well-being.
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