Major Festival

Sharad Navratri

शरद नवरात्रि

Monday, September 22, 2025Ashvina Masa

Sharad Navratri 2025 begins on October 2 and spans nine nights dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga in her nine forms (Navadurga). It is the most important Navratri of the year, celebrated with Garba and Dandiya Raas in Gujarat, Durga Puja pandals in Bengal, and elaborate pujas across India.

Significance

Navratri celebrates the triumph of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura. Each of the nine nights is dedicated to a different form of the goddess, representing different aspects of feminine divine power (Shakti).

Rituals & Traditions

  • Worshipping the nine forms of Durga over nine days
  • Performing Garba and Dandiya Raas dances (Gujarat)
  • Setting up Durga Puja pandals (Bengal, Odisha)
  • Fasting for nine days or specific days
  • Kanya Puja – honoring young girls on Ashtami/Navami

Panchang Details

Tithi

Shukla Pratipada to Navami

Masa

Ashvina

Paksha

Shukla

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