Navratri 2025: Know Shardiya Navratri Date and Significance

Navratri 2025 starts from 22 September 2025 (Monday). The nine-day festival will end with Dussehra (Vijayadashmi) on 2nd October 2025 (Thursday). Navaratri is the festival of the feminine power of Shakti, and it is devoted to the nine forms of Goddess Durga.

Navratri 2025

Navratri is also known as Shardiya Navratri or Sharad Navratri. It is the most significant Hindu festival celebrated in India. Navratri means nine nights dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms. In 2025, Navratri will take place in the month of Ashwin. The festival every year Falls between September and October according to the Georgian calendar. Navratri is celebrated four times a year, but the most popular one is Sharad Navratri or Shardiya Navratri, which is why it is also known as Maha Navratri. The festival celebrates the victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasur.

Navratri 2025 or Shardiya Navratri will start from 22 September 2025, Monday and will end on Dussehra or vijayadashmi on 2nd October 2025, Thursday. The festival symbolises the victory of good over evil, purity over impurity and light over darkness.

Navratri 2025 Date

Navratri is a celebration of the divine feminine, Deep devotion and joy. As per the Darik Panchang, the Navaratri 2025 will be celebrated in the month of Ashwin. This year, Navratri will begin from 22 September 2025 with Ghatasthapana. During Navratri, the different nine forms of goddess Durga are worshipped every day. The last day of Navratri is Dussehra or Vijayadashmi or Durga Visarjan on 2nd October 2025. Look at the 2025 Navratri date October below.

The important Navratri 2025 dates

• Ghatasthapana 2025- 22 September 2025,
• Ashtami 2025 (Durga Ashtami 2025) – 30 September 2025
• Maha Navami – 1st October 2025
• Vijay Dashmi (Dusshera) – 2nd October 2025

Significance of Navratri

Navratri means nine nights. It is a highly significant Hindu festival celebrated in honour of Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms known as NavaDurga. Each nine days during Navratri is dedicated to a different form of Goddess Durga, the divine feminine power. The festival celebrates the Killing of the demon Mahishasur by Goddess Durga after a long Battle of 9 days that lasts on Vijayadashmi, after which Goddess Durga is named as Mahishasurmadini. During these nine days, devotees observe fasts, offer prayers and participate in rituals to see blessings from the Goddess. It is believed that worshipping the 9 forms of Durga during Navratri brings health, wealth, wisdom and strength.

The 10th day of Navratri is celebrated at Vijayadashmi or Dussehra. On this day, Lord Rama killed Ravana after a long battle and freed Sita from Lanka.

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9 Avatar of Goddess Durga (Navadurga)

Navratri the forms of Goddess Durga at worshipped on 9 days each day is dedicated to one Avatar. Each form has its unique significance, appearance and blessings. Worshipping the Nav Durga is believed to cleanse the soul, bring blessings and leads to spiritual awakening.

• Shailaputri – She is the first form of Durga. Shaila Putri is the daughter of king Himalaya.
• Brahmacharini – goddess brahmacharini symbolises penance, devotion and sacrifices. It is representation of Durga in her deep meditation to marry Lord Shiva.
• Chandraghanta – goddess Chandraghanta is a warrior she is the fierce protector against evil and bring peace to her devotees.
• Kushmanda – It is believed that goddess Kushmanda created the universe with her divine smile. She symbolises creativity, health and energy.
• Skandamata – she is the Goddess of motherhood and fertility.
• Katyayani – goddess Katyayani is known as destroyers of Evil. She is one of the powerful form of Goddess Durga. Worshipped for courage and successful marriage.
• Kalaratri – she is the most fiercest form of Durga, with the dark complexion, flowing here and Fearless stance.
• Mahagauri – mahagauri is the Goddess of purity and calm. She is worshipped for forgiveness and inner peace.
• Siddhidatri – she is the given of Siddhi (spiritual powers) and Supernatural abilities. She completes the Nav Durga and bless the devotees with divine knowledge and success.

Navratri colours 2025

During the Navratri it is very important to know the colours of Navratri 2025. Each day of Navratri is associated with specific colour that represent the unique quality of goddess.

• Navratri 2025 colours
  • Day 1 – White
  • Day 2 – Red
  • Day 3 – Royal blue
  • Day 4 – Yellow
  • Day 5 – Green
  • Day 6 – Grey
  • Day 7 – Orange
  • Day 8 – Peacock green
  • Day 9 – Pink

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