Shardiya Navratri is one of the most sacred Hindu festivals dedicated to Maa Durga and her nine divine forms. Celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm across India, it marks the victory of good over evil and invokes divine blessings for prosperity, protection, and spiritual upliftment. In 2025, Shardiya Navratri holds special astrological significance as it aligns with favorable planetary positions, making it an auspicious period for spiritual practices, rituals, and new beginnings.
Shardiya Navratri 2025 Dates
Shardiya Navratri is observed during the Ashwin month (September–October) as per the Hindu lunar calendar. In 2025, the festival will begin on:
- Start Date: Monday, 22nd September 2025 (Pratipada Tithi)
- End Date: Thursday, 2nd October 2025 (Navami & Vijayadashami)
These nine days are considered highly auspicious for worshipping Goddess Durga in her different forms, from Maa Shailputri to Maa Siddhidatri.
Importance of Shardiya Navratri
Shardiya Navratri is not only a time for fasting and prayers but also for self-discipline, inner cleansing, and devotion. Each day is dedicated to a specific form of the Goddess, symbolizing strength, wisdom, prosperity, and protection. Devotees observe fasts, chant mantras, and perform rituals to receive divine grace, remove negativity, and bring harmony in life.
Shubh Muhurat for Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana) 2025
The most significant ritual of Navratri is Ghatasthapana, which marks the beginning of the nine-day worship. It involves invoking Maa Durga into a sacred Kalash (pot) placed on a bed of soil and barley seeds.
- Ghatasthapana Date: 22nd September 2025
- Auspicious Time (Muhurat): 06:09 AM – 08:06 AM (approx., local timings may vary)
Performing Ghatasthapana during the right muhurat ensures prosperity, success, and protection from negative energies throughout Navratri.
Day-wise Significance of Navratri 2025
- Day 1 (September 22): Maa Shailputri – Symbol of strength and stability
- Day 2 (September 23): Maa Brahmacharini – Embodiment of devotion and penance
- Day 3 (September 24): Maa Chandraghanta – Goddess of peace and bravery
- Day 4 (September 25): Maa Kushmanda – Bestower of energy and vitality
- Day 5 (September 26): Maa Skandmata – Nurturer and symbol of motherly love
- Day 6 (September 27): Maa Katyayani – Destroyer of evil forces
- Day 7 (September 28): Maa Kalaratri – Protector against negativity and fear
- Day 8 (September 29): Maa Mahagauri – Purity, serenity, and forgiveness
- Day 9 (September 30): Maa Siddhidatri – Giver of wisdom and spiritual powers
The festival concludes with Vijayadashami (Dussehra), symbolizing the triumph of Lord Rama over Ravana and the victory of dharma over adharma.
Puja Vidhi for Shardiya Navratri
Performing Navratri puja with devotion is believed to bring happiness, health, and prosperity. Below is the step-by-step puja vidhi:
- Ghatasthapana: Place a Kalash filled with water, mango leaves, and a coconut wrapped in red cloth.
- Durga Sthapana: Invoke Maa Durga’s presence with mantras and prayers.
- Daily Puja: Light a diya (lamp), offer flowers, fruits, and sweets to the Goddess.
- Chanting & Aarti: Recite Durga Saptashati, Navratri mantras, and perform aarti.
- Fasting: Devotees observe fasts, consuming fruits, milk, and sattvic food.
- Kanya Pujan (Ashtami/Navami): On the 8th or 9th day, worship young girls as the embodiment of Maa Durga and offer prasad.
- Visarjan (Immersion): On Vijayadashami, bid farewell to the Goddess with gratitude and prayers for protection and blessings.
Astrological Significance in 2025
The period of Shardiya Navratri 2025 aligns with favorable planetary positions, making it an auspicious time for new beginnings, financial growth, and spiritual elevation. Worshipping Goddess Durga during this time helps in overcoming obstacles, gaining strength, and achieving peace of mind.
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Conclusion
Shardiya Navratri 2025 is not only a festival of devotion but also a time to align with divine energies for personal and spiritual growth. By performing the puja rituals with sincerity and observing fasts, devotees can seek blessings of Maa Durga for prosperity, protection, and harmony in life.
