Sharadiya Navratri 2025 Festival Dates

This year, Sharadiya Navratri 2025 will commence on Monday, 22nd September 2025, and conclude on Thursday, 2nd October 2025 (Vijayadashami/Dussehra).

 Ghatasthapana Muhurat: 

According to latitude and longitude, it is recommended at sunrise in Virgo ascendant or during Abhijeet Muhurat at noon.

Spiritual Significance:

Sharadiya Navratri is not just a festival of Goddess worship, but also an opportunity for self-purification, spiritual practice, and inner strength enhancement.

During these nine days, devotees practice controlling negative tendencies within themselves such as lust, anger, greed, attachment, and ego.

Through fasting and meditation, both mind and body are purified, bringing stability and focus to spiritual practice.

Each form of the Goddess inspires us to face life's challenges and gain inner strength.

Religious Significance:

Navratri is considered the supreme festival of Shakti (divine power) worship.

According to the Puranas, Goddess Durga fought the demon Mahishasura for nine days during Navratri, defeating him on the tenth day, thereby establishing righteousness (Dharma) in the world.

Hence, Navratri symbolizes the victory of truth and the destruction of evil.

During this period, reciting Durga Saptashati, Devi Mahatmya, and Devi Bhagavat is considered highly auspicious.

Devotees believe that the Goddess visits the earth during this time and fulfills the sincere wishes of true devotees.

Nine Forms of Goddess Durga Worshipped During Sharadiya Navratri and Their Significance:

1. Day 1st – Maa Shailputri

Represents stability, restraint, and patience.

Result: Strength in life, self-confidence, and lasting success.

2. Day 2nd – Maa Brahmacharini

Goddess of spiritual practice and penance.

Result: Increase in knowledge, wisdom, and inner strength.

3. Day 3rd (24th and 25th) – Maa Chandraghanta

Symbol of courage and bravery.

Result: Removal of fear, victory over enemies.

4. Day 4th – Maa Kushmanda

Creator of the universe.

Result: Health, energy, and radiance.

5. Day 5th – Maa Skandamata

Embodiment of motherhood and compassion.

Result: Happiness of children, family harmony.

6. Day 6th – Maa Katyayani

Goddess of strength and valor.

Result: Fulfillment of marriage prospects and heroism.

7. Day 7th – Maa Kalaratri

Destroyer of evil forces.

Result: Protection from untimely death, removal of fear.

8. Day 8th – Maa Mahagauri

Goddess of purity and serenity.

Result: Mental peace and marital bliss.

9. Day 9th – Maa Siddhidatri

Bestower of all powers and accomplishments.

Result: Spiritual knowledge, liberation, and overall success.

Thus, Sharadiya Navratri 2025 (22nd September to 2nd October) reminds us of spiritual progress, the victory of righteousness, and the establishment of balance in life.

Shubham Bhavatu

(Dr Ashok Pandey,Spiritual Healer, Vastu Consultant and Astrologer Pune - +91-7574885030, +91-9425006196)