Shardiya Navratri 2025 Dates, Colours, and Daily Goddess Guide You Need to Know

Astrology News: Shardiya Navratri is one of the most important Hindu festivals, celebrated with great devotion and joy. It honours Goddess Durga and her nine divine avatars. The festival lasts for nine nights, filled with devotion, rituals, fasting, and festive tradations. In 2025, Shardiya Navratri will start on September 22 and concludes on October 2, with Vijayadashami marking the victory of good over evil.

When is Shardiya Navratri 2025?

Navratri is usually observed for nine days, finishing with Dussehra or Vijayadashami. According to the Drik Panchang, this year Navratri will be longer by one day. It will begin on September 22, 2025, and finish on October 2, 2025. This extra day is added because Pitru Paksha has one day less this year, extending the festival celebrations.

Shardiya Navratri 2025 Calendar

Here are the dates, the Goddess worshipped each day, and the colours to wear for the festival. The celebrations continue with Maha Navami on October 1 and end with Vijayadashami on October 2. This day is marked by Durga Visarjan and Navratri Parana, completing the nine-day festivities with happiness and devotion.

How Shardiya Navratri is celebrated

During Shardiya Navratri, devotees perform rituals to honour Maa Durga and her nine avatars. The festival starts with Ghatasthapana (placing the sacred Kalash) on Pratipada. Every day, prayers are offered to the Navadurgas. Devotees fast, chant mantras, and read Durga Saptashati or other holy texts. Each day has a specific colour and form of the Goddess. Devotees perform Aarti, offer fruits and sweets, and do Sandhi Puja on Ashtami. Garba and Dandiya nights are also celebrated, where people dance in devotion. The festival concludes with Maha Navami rituals, Ayudha Puja, and Vijayadashami, celebrating the victory of good over evil.