Navratri 2025 will be observed from September 22, 2025 to Wednesday, October 1, 2025. This is the Sharad Navratrithe most celebrated among the four Navratris in a year.
Ghatasthapana / Kalash Sthapana: The initiation ritual is underway September 22, 2025 in the morning (approximately between 6:09 am and 8:06 am local time) to enjoy a good muhurat.
The festival runs through the phases of the lunar calendar until Vijayadashami /
Dussehra on October 2, 2025
Why is it called Sharad Navratri
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the word Sharad half fall season in Sanskrit.
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This Navratri falls on the Ashwin month (September-October) during the transition from monsoon to autumn.
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Hence it is called Sharad Navratridistinguished from Chaitra Navratri (spring) and the less popular Magha and Ashadha Navratris.
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It is also considered the Most powerful Navratriwhen Goddess Durga defeated Mahishasura, symbolizing the victory of good over evil.
Importance of Navratri in our life
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Spiritual Cleansing – The 9 days symbolize the purification of our mind, body and soul by focusing on discipline, prayer and devotion.
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inner strength – Awaken the worship of Goddess Durga shakti (inner power) and helps to overcome life’s obstacles.
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Energy Balance – Each day is dedicated to a form of Durga (Navadurga), which teaches us courage, wisdom, love, discipline and prosperity.
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Restore health and lifestyle – Traditionally, people follow fasting, sattvika food and meditation, which help detoxify the body and mind.
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Victory of good over evil – Reminds us that we must conquer inner negativity (anger, greed, ego) and embrace virtues.
How to prepare for Navratri 2025
These are the main steps:
1. Ghatasthapana / Kalash Sthapana (Day 1 – September 21, 2025)
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Set up a kalash (holy pot) filled with water, mango leaves and coconut.
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Sow barley seeds in a clay pot, which symbolizes prosperity.
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Turn on a Akhand Jyot (eternal lamp) during the 9 days.
2. Daily Puja Rituals
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Offer flowers, fruits, sweets and prasad to Goddess Durga.
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Recite Durga Saptashati either Devi Mahatmyam.
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Every day we worship the respective Navadurga form (Shailputri to Siddhidatri).
3. Fasting and Discipline
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Many devotees observe navratri fasts: eat only fruits, milk and sattvic food.
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Avoid onion, garlic and non-veg foods.
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Maintain purity in thoughts and actions.
4. Kanya Puja (Day 8 or 9)
5. Dussehra/Vijayadashami (October 2, 2025)
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It marks the victory of Lord Ram over Ravana and the triumph of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura.
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A time for new beginnings, learning and eliminating negativity.
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