Shardiya Navratri 2025: Check Dates and Day-Wise Celebrations

Shardiya Navratri, a vibrant Hindu festival celebrating Goddess Durga and her nine divine avatars, will captivate devotees across India from September 22 to October 2, 2025.

Amid some confusion over the start date, the Panchang confirms that the festival kicks off on Monday, September 22, with Ghatasthapana and concludes with Vijayadashami (Dussehra) on October 2. This nine-day period is marked by fasting, prayers, and cultural festivities, each day dedicated to a unique form of the goddess.

On September 22, 2025, the first day begins with Ghatasthapana, the ritual of establishing the sacred Kalash, and the worship of Maa Shailputri, revered as the daughter of the Himalayas. The day’s symbolic colour is white, representing purity and serenity.

The second day, September 23, is dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini, embodying devotion and penance. Devotees also observe Chandra Darshan, with the day’s colour, red, signifying energy and passion.

On September 24, the third day, Maa Chandraghanta, symbolising courage and grace, is worshipped alongside Sindoor Tritiya celebrations. Royal blue, reflecting strength and tranquillity, is the day’s chosen hue.

The fourth day, September 25, honours Maa Kushmanda, believed to have created the universe. Coinciding with Vinayaka Chaturthi, the day is marked by the vibrant colour yellow, symbolising joy and abundance.

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On September 26, the fifth day, devotees venerate Maa Skandamata, the mother of Lord Kartikeya, during Upang Lalita Vrat. The colour green, representing growth and harmony, dominates the celebrations.

The sixth day, September 27, continues the worship of Maa Skandamata, observed as Panchami, with grey as the day’s colour, symbolising balance and discipline.

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On September 28, the seventh day, Maa Katyayani, the warrior goddess, is revered, with orange as the colour of enthusiasm and vitality.

The eighth day, September 29, features Saraswati Avahan and the worship of Maa Kalaratri. Devotees seek blessings from Goddess Saraswati for wisdom, with peacock green symbolising uniqueness and intellect.

The ninth day, September 30, is the pinnacle of the festival, with Durga Ashtami and Mahagauri Puja celebrated with grandeur. The sacred Sandhi Puja, performed at the cusp of Ashtami and Navami, channels divine energy, and the day’s color, pink, represents love and harmony.

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On October 1, the tenth day, known as Maha Navami, devotees perform Ayudha Puja and Navami Homa, with many concluding their fast during Navratri Parana.

The festival wraps up on October 2 with Durga Visarjan and Vijayadashami, celebrating the triumph of good over evil through Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana and Goddess Durga’s defeat of Mahishasura.