Shardiya Navratri 2025 is one of the most sacred Hindu festivals, observed with deep devotion across India. Dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms, this festival spans nine days and nights. Families perform rituals, fasts, and cultural celebrations, all while seeking blessings for prosperity, peace, and protection.
The term Shardiya is derived from Sharad Ritu (autumn season), and this makes the festival especially significant as it falls just before Dussehra (Vijayadashami). Unlike Chaitra Navratri in spring, Shardiya Navratri is the main and most widely celebrated Navratri in India.
Shardiya Navratri 2025 Starting Date
Shardiya Navratri 2025 will start on Monday, September 22, 2025. This marks the beginning of nine sacred days dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and her nine forms. The festival opens with Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana), a significant ritual symbolizing the invocation of divine energy. From this day onwards, devotees observe fasting, prayers, and cultural celebrations, setting the tone for a spiritually enriching period that culminates with Maha Navami and Vijayadashami.
Shardiya Navratri 2025 Calendar
| Day | Date | Tithi | Day & Deity / Puja | Navratri Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 22nd September 2025 (Monday) | Pratipada | Ghatasthapana, Shailputri Puja | White |
| Day 2 | 23rd September 2025 (Tuesday) | Dwitiya | Chandra Darshana, Brahmacharini Puja | Red |
| Day 3 | 24th September 2025 (Wednesday) | Tritiya | Sindoor Tritiya, Chandraghanta Puja | Royal Blue |
| Day 4 | 25th September 2025 (Thursday) | Tritiya | Vinayaka Chaturthi | Yellow |
| Day 5 | 26th September 2025 (Friday) | Chaturthi | Kushmanda Puja, Upang Lalita Vrat | Green |
| Day 6 | 27th September 2025 (Saturday) | Panchami | Skandamata Puja | Grey |
| Day 7 | 28th September 2025 (Sunday) | Shashthi | Katyayani Puja | Orange |
| Day 8 | 29th September 2025 (Monday) | Saptami | Saraswati Avahan, Kalaratri Puja | Peacock Green |
| Day 9 | 30th September 2025 (Tuesday) | Ashtami | Saraswati Puja, Durga Ashtami, Mahagauri Puja, Sandhi Puja | Pink |
| Day 10 | 1st October 2025 (Wednesday) | Navami | Maha Navami, Ayudha Puja, Navami Homa | — |
| Day 11 | 2nd October 2025 (Thursday) | Dashami | Navratri Parana, Durga Visarjan, Vijayadashami (Dussehra) | — |
In conclusion, Shardiya Navratri 2025 stands as a vibrant celebration of devotion, discipline, and cultural unity. The festival brings together millions of devotees who honor the divine feminine energy through fasting, prayers, rituals, and joyful traditions like Garba and Durga Puja. Beyond its religious significance, Navratri also fosters a sense of togetherness, reminding people of the enduring power of faith and the ultimate triumph of good over evil.
