Sharadiya Navratri 2025: Dates, Puja Vidhi & Vijayadashami Details

Sharadiya Navratri 2025: That lovely time of the year is about to come when the whole atmosphere is filled with devotion, colors and enthusiasm - Navratri. Devotees of Maa Durga wait for this festival throughout the year. Navratri is not just a time of worship, but it is a grand festival of faith, devotion and joy lasting for nine days. During this time, nine different forms of Maa Durga are worshiped with great devotion.

Sharadiya Navratri 2025 Date

Sharadiya Navratri 2025 will commence on Monday, September 22, and conclude on Vijayadashami on Thursday, October 2. During these nine days, devotees observe fast, sing bhajans and kirtans of the mother, and decorate their homes and courtyards. Every day a special form of the mother is worshiped and that day has a different color, by wearing which the devotees express their devotion towards the mother. The echo of bells in temples, beautiful idols of Goddess Mother in pandals and the fervor of Garba-Dandiya at night make this festival even more special.

Navratri is truly the time when the whole country gets immersed in devotion together and with the blessings of Maa Durga, an atmosphere of happiness, peace and prosperity prevails in every home. Know when is Navratri?

When is Sharadiya Navratri 2025? 

Day 1 – 22 September 2025 (Monday)
Pratipada Puja: Ghatasthapana, Shailputri Puja
Navaratri colour: White

Day 2 – 23 September 2025 (Tuesday)
Dwitiya Puja: Brahmacharini Puja, Chandra Darshan
Navaratri colour: Red

Day 3 - 24 September 2025 (Wednesday)
Tritiya Puja: Sindoor Tritiya, Chandraghanta Puja
Navaratri colour: Royal Blue

Day 4 - 25 September 2025 (Thursday)
Caturthi Puja: Vinayak Chaturthi
Navaratri colour: Yellow

Day 5 – 26 September 2025 (Friday)
Panchami Puja: Kushmanda Puja, Upang Lalita Vrat
Navaratri colour: Green

Day 6 - 27 September 2025 (Saturday)
Shashthi Puja: Skandamata Puja
Navaratri Colour: Grey

Day 7 – 28 September 2025 (Sunday)
Saptami Puja: Katyayani Puja
Navaratri Colour: Orange

Day 8 – 29 September 2025 (Monday)
Ashtami Puja: Saraswati Invocation, Kaalratri Puja
Navaratri Colour: Peacock Green

Day 9 – 30 September 2025 (Tuesday)
Navami Puja: Durga Ashtami, Mahagauri Puja, Sandhi Puja
Sandhi Puja Timings: 5:42 PM to 6:30 PM
Navaratri Colour: Pink

Day 10 – 1 October 2025 (Wednesday)
Dashami Puja: Mahanavami, Ayudha Puja, Navami Homa

Day 11 – 2 October 2025 (Thursday)
Vijayadashami: Durga Visarjan, Navratri Parana

Sharadiya Navratri 2025 & Dussehra

Navaratri culminates with Vijayadashami or Dussehra. It takes place in Navratri. Ravana Dahan is performed on this day, which symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Devotees consider it auspicious to start new work on this day.

What to do and what not to do in Navratri 2025

What to do

Perform Maa Durga Aarti and Paath daily

Eat satvik food during the fast

Maintain cleanliness in the house for nine days

What not to do

Avoid non-vegetarian food and alcohol during this period.

Do not insult anyone.

Always keep the place of worship clean.

Sharadiya Navratri 2025 will begin on Monday, September 22 and end on Thursday, October 2. If you are wondering when Navratri starts in 2025, what are the dates of Navratri 2025, or the Durga Navratri date, then you now have all the information.

These nine days are not just a time for worship, but a golden opportunity to strengthen yourself spiritually and embrace positivity. This Navratri, welcome happiness, peace and prosperity in your life by seeking the blessings of Maa Durga.

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