Shardiya Navratri 2025 – Dates, Puja Vidhi, Colours & Significance
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)
Puja: Ghatasthapana, Shailputri Puja
Navratri Color: White
Day 2 - September 23, 2025 (Tuesday)
Puja: Chandra Darshana, Brahmacharini Puja
Navratri Color: Red
Day 3 - September 24, 2025 (Wednesday)
Puja: Sindoor Tritiya, Chandraghanta Puja
Navratri Color: Royal Blue
Day 4 - September 25, 2025 (Thursday)
Puja: Vinayaka Chaturthi
Navratri Color: Yellow
Day 5 - September 26, 2025 (Friday)
Puja: Kushmanda Puja, Upang Lalita Vrat
Navratri Color: Green
Day 6 - September 27, 2025 (Saturday)
Puja: Skandamata Puja
Navratri Color: Grey
Day 7 - September 28, 2025 (Sunday)
Puja: Katyayani Puja
Navratri Color: Orange
Day 8 - September 29, 2025 (Monday)
Puja: Saraswati Avahan, Kalaratri Puja
Navratri Color: Peacock Green
Day 9 - September 30, 2025 (Tuesday)
Puja: Saraswati Puja, Durga Ashtami, Mahagauri Puja, Sandhi Puja
Sandhi Puja Timing: 05:42 PM - 06:30 PM
Navratri Color: Pink
Day 10 - October 1, 2025 (Wednesday)
Puja: Maha Navami, Ayudha Puja, Navami Homa
Day 11 - October 2, 2025 (Thursday)
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 preparations for Diwali.
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.
Conclusion
Shardiya Navratri 2025 will be a time of spiritual awakening, devotion, and celebration. Observing the festival with faith and dedication brings blessings for prosperity, happiness, and the removal of obstacles. May this Navratri bring peace, positivity, and divine grace into your life.