Shardiya Navratri 2025: Apart from Chaitra Navratri, people eagerly await Shardiya Navratri as well. During this festival, Goddess Durga’s idols are worshipped in temples and pandals across various places. For nine days, religious rituals, Garba, and Jagran are held across the country.
Shardiya Navratri holds special significance for fulfilling worldly desires. Sandhi Puja and Durga Puja are especially popular during this period. Find out now when Shardiya Navratri will begin this year.
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When Does Shardiya Navratri 2025 Begin?
Shardiya Navratri begins the day after Sarva Pitru Amavasya on the Pratipada Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Ashwin month. This year, Shardiya Navratri will start on September 22, 2025, and conclude on October 2, 2025.
- Ghatasthapana Muhurat – 6:09 AM – 8:06 AM
- Abhijit Muhurat – 11:49 AM -12:38 PM
Shardiya Navratri 2025 Calendar
- September 22, 2025 – Pratipada Tithi, Maa Shailputri Puja
- September 23, 2025 – Dwitiya Tithi, Maa Brahmacharini Puja
- September 24, 2025 – Tritiya Tithi, Maa Chandraghanta
- September 25, 2025 – Tritiya Tithi
- September 26, 2025 – Chaturthi Tithi, Maa Kushmanda Puja
- September 27, 2025 – Panchami Tithi, Maa Skandamata Puja
- September 28, 2025 – Shashthi Tithi, Maa Katyayani Puja
- September 29, 2025 – Saptami Tithi, Maa Kalaratri Puja
- September 30, 2025 – Maha Ashtami Tithi, Maa Mahagauri
- October 1, 2025 – Maha Navami Tithi, Maa Siddhidatri
- October 2, 2025 – Navratri Vrat Paran, Durga Visarjan, Dussehra
Why Is Shardiya Navratri Celebrated?
In Hinduism, Shardiya Navratri is believed to commemorate Goddess Durga’s battle against Mahishasura for the welfare of the world. On the ninth day, she defeated Mahishasura, protecting the universe. This is why she is also called Mahishasura Mardini. On the first day of Shardiya Navratri, Ghatasthapana is performed, followed by nine days of worship, aarti, and offerings to the goddess in the morning and evening. On the day of Navratri Vrat Paran, Dussehra is celebrated.
Goddess Durga’s Vehicle In Shardiya Navratri?
This year, Shardiya Navratri begins on Monday, September 22. When Navratri starts on a Monday, Goddess Durga is believed to arrive on an elephant. The elephant is considered an auspicious vehicle of the goddess, symbolising peace and prosperity.
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