Shardiya Navratri is one of the most important Hindu festivals dedicated to Goddess Durga. Out of the four Navratris celebrated each year, the two most significant ones are Chaitra Navratri and Shardiya Navratri, while the other two are known as Gupt Navratri.
In 2025, Shardiya Navratri will begin on Monday, September 22 with Ghatasthapana and will conclude on Thursday, October 2 with Vijayadashami. This festival is celebrated with great devotion across India, especially in Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, and West Bengal.
This year, the nine-day festival will start on September 22, 2025 (Monday) with Kalash Sthapana (Ghatasthapana).
The most important celebration of this period, Durga Puja, will begin on September 28 (Mahashashthi) and continue for five days until October 2 (Vijayadashami).
Here is the day-wise calendar of Shardiya Navratri 2025:
| Event | Date | Goddess Worshipped |
| Pratipada (Day 1) | September 22, 2025 | Maa Shailputri |
| Dwitiya (Day 2) | September 23, 2025 | Maa Brahmacharini |
| Tritiya (Day 3) | September 24, 2025 | Maa Chandraghanta |
| Chaturthi (Day 4) | September 25, 2025 | Maa Kushmanda |
| Panchami (Day 5) | September 26, 2025 | Maa Skandamata |
| Mahashashthi (Day 6) | September 27, 2025 | Maa Katyayani |
| Mahasaptami (Day 7) | September 28, 2025 | Maa Kalaratri |
| Maha Ashtami (Day 8) | September 29, 2025 | Maa Mahagauri |
| Mahanavami (Day 9) | September 30, 2025 | Maa Siddhidatri |
| Vijyadashmi | October 2, 2025 | Durga Visarjan |
Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana) marks the beginning of Navratri and is considered highly auspicious. Performing this ritual during the correct muhurat brings peace, happiness, and prosperity.
Devotees place the kalash (sacred pot) and invoke Goddess Durga to bless their homes with positive energy.
White represents purity, peace, and devotion. Wearing this colour brings calmness and spiritual strength.
Red is the colour of energy, passion, and strength. Devotees wear red to invite courage and positivity.
Royal Blue stands for prosperity, wealth, and peace. It is believed to attract good fortune and inner balance.
Yellow symbolizes happiness, joy, and brightness. This colour spreads cheerfulness and positivity.
Green represents growth, fertility, and new beginnings. Wearing green brings harmony and peace.
Grey signifies balance and stability. It helps devotees remain calm and focused.
Orange is linked with warmth, energy, and strength. It keeps away negativity and inspires enthusiasm.
Peacock Green represents compassion, freshness, and renewal. It enhances creativity and spiritual connection.
Pink is the colour of love, harmony, and kindness. Wearing pink brings affection and charm to one’s personality.
Shardiya Navratri is more than a festival – it represents the victory of good over evil. Devotees observe fasting, chant Durga Saptashati, and perform rituals to honor the nine forms of Maa Durga, from Shailputri to Siddhidatri.
In West Bengal and eastern states, Navratri is celebrated as Durga Puja, with grand pandals, cultural programs, music, dance, and processions. It is both a spiritual and a cultural celebration.
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