🪔 Navratri 2025 Date in India: What are Ashwina Navratri Dates, Puja Timings, Rituals & 9 Colors, Vrat Katha?

🙏 Jai Maa Durga – Sharad Navratri 2025

Sharad Navratri – known as Ashwina Navratri is one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals – dedicated to Man Durga. In 2025, Ashwina Navratri begins on 22 September, 2025 (Monday) and is observed across India.

Navratri is one of the main festivals celebrated whole-heartedly across India, including in cities like from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Chandigarh, Bhopal, Indore, Pune, Nagpur, Surat, Varanasi to the entire states of Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, and Odisha.

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🌸 How is Navratri Celebrated in 2025 Across India? Pooja, Fasting, Garba, Kanya Pujan and More!

During the auspicious 9 days of Maa Durga, also called Navratri – devotees across India from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Pune, and Varanasi to villages and other states in India -Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Bihar – observe unique traditions that may vary a bit depending on the culture of the state.

Common Ways of Celebrating Navratri Across India

• 🪔 Fasting & Puja: Vrat or fasting is an important part of Navratri for many devotees. They perform daily aarti, and worship one form of Maa Durga on each day of Navratri.

• 🌿 Kalash Sthapana: On the very first day of Navratri in India, a Kalash (sacred pot) is installed while chanting Vedic mantras to call Maa to their homes.

• 💃 Garba & Dandiya Nights: In Gujarat, Mumbai, Pune, and other cities and almost in every state of India, Garba and Dandiya dance events bring the vibe of togetherness and joy amongst devotees. They dress up nicely for these events and in the remembrance of Maa Durga – they dance all nights.

• 🎉 Durga Puja Pandals: In Kolkata, Delhi, and many parts of Bengal, grand Durga Puja pandals are organised with huge and beautiful idols of Maa Durga on this auspicious occasion of Navratri .

• 👩‍👧 Kanya Pujan (Kumari Puja): On Ashtami and Navami, devotees who have fasted during Navratri invites young girls to their home. These small girls are considered as the Durga Maa Swaroop, who are then worshipped like Goddess. Halwa, black change, and poori are given to them to eat as Prasad. Many even give them different gifts, chunari, and other things to make them happy during Navratri.

• 🔥 Havan & Chandi Path: Many devotees also perform havan, path, and special rituals. They believe that praying Maa Durga on Navratri  will bring prosperity and protection in their lives.

• 🌕 Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra): On the 10th day, effigies of Ravana are burnt across India, This symbolises victory of good over evil and it is celebrated with huge excitement across India. Melas in every state are conducted and effigies are burnt to celebrate this day. Sellers from different parts of India gather in these melas and even install stalls to sell different items, like jalebi, samosa, other food items, and even games stalls are arranged for people to enjoy this day with utmost fun.

Navratri in 2025 will once again unite millions of people across India and abroad, making it not just a spiritual festival, but also a cultural extravaganza.

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📅 What are Ashwina Navratri 2025 Puja Timings?

Navratri 2025 Pooja Timings in India 

• Navratri Begins: Monday, September 22, 2025
• Pratipada Tithi Begins: 01:23 AM, September 22, 2025
• Pratipada Tithi Ends: 02:55 AM, September 23, 2025
• Ghatasthapana / Kalash Sthapana Muhurat: During Pratipada Tithi at the auspicious Choghadiya time in the morning.

👉 All timings are according to New Delhi, India. Regional variations may apply.

🔔 Daily Pooja Timings in India (General Sunrise – Sunset Schedule)

• Morning: 6:00 AM – 8:30 AM (Brahma Muhurat / Abhijit Muhurat varies city to city)
• Evening: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Sandhya Aarti / Durga Puja rituals)

🌍 Note: Devotees in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Pune, and other major cities of India will perform Ghatasthapana and puja during these timings.

👉 Also, exact local puja timings will vary based on sunrise, sunset, and Panchang in each city. It is advised for all devotees in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jaipur, and Chandigarh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ahmedabad and all other states should check their regional Panchang for accurate muhurat.

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What are Navratri 2025 Dates as per Hindu Calendar? 🪔📅

In India, Sharad Navratri 2025 will begin on Monday, September 22, 2025, and end on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. 

Navratri will conclude with Dussehra which falls in October 2, 2025 this year.

Here ‘s thecomplete Navratri 2025 calendar with tithi (date) and goddess worship details. The Celeb Bio has arranged date and worship details as per various cities in India like – New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jaipur, and Ahmedabad: 

1. 22 September (Monday) – Ghatasthapana & Devi Shailputri Puja (Pratipada)
2. 23 September (Tuesday) – Devi Brahmacharini Puja (Dwitiya)
3. 24 September (Wednesday) – Devi Chandraghanta Puja (Tritiya)
4. 25 September (Thursday) – Devi Kushmanda Puja (Chaturthi)
5. 26–27 September (Friday & Saturday) – Devi Skandamata Puja (Maha Panchami)
6. 27 September (Saturday) – Devi Katyayani Puja (Maha Shashti)
7. 28 September (Sunday) – Devi Kaalratri Puja (Maha Saptami)
8. 29–30 September (Monday & Tuesday) – Devi Mahagauri Puja (Maha Ashtami)
9. 30 September – 1 October (Tuesday & Wednesday) – Devi Siddhidatri Puja (Maha Navami)
10. 1–2 October (Wednesday & Thursday) – Vijayadashami / Dussehra (Dashami)

✨ Devotees across Delhi NCR, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal celebrate these nine days aka Navratri 2025 with rituals, fasting, garba, and Durga Puja traditions.

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🌺 What are 9 Forms of Maa Durga during Navratri – Navdurga? 2025 Navratri Guide 🌺

As we know each day of Navratri 2025 is dedicated to one form of Maa Durga, which devotees across India from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Bihar, and beyond—offering prayers, fasting, and rituals. 

So, here we have the list of all 9 forms of Maa Durga who is celebrated on each day of Navratri.

Day 1 – Maa Shailputri (Pratipada – 22 September 2025)

• Avatar of Maa Parvati, meaning the daughter of the Himalayas.
• Mount: Nandi (bull)
• Symbol: Trident (Trishul) & Lotus
• Significance: Brings strength and stability.

Day 2 – Maa Brahmacharini (Dwitiya – 23 September 2025)

• Embodiment of penance and devotion.
• Mount: Walks barefoot
• Symbol: Mala & Kamandal (water pot)
• Significance: Blesses with wisdom and peace.

Day 3 – Maa Chandraghanta (Tritiya – 24 September 2025)

• Warrior form with half-moon on forehead.
• Mount: Tiger
• Symbol: 10 hands with weapons & bell
• Significance: Removes fears and grants courage.

Day 4 – Maa Kushmanda (Chaturthi – 25 September 2025)

• Creator of the universe with radiant smile.
• Mount: Lion
• Symbol: 8 hands with Kamandal, bow, arrow, lotus, etc.
• Significance: Brings health and energy.

Day 5 – Maa Skandamata (Panchami – 26 September 2025)

• Mother of Lord Kartikeya (Skanda).
• Mount: Lion
• Symbol: Carries baby Kartikeya & lotus
• Significance: Grants prosperity and motherhood blessings.

Day 6 – Maa Katyayani (Shashti – 27 September 2025)

• Fierce warrior goddess.
• Mount: Lion
• Symbol: Sword & Lotus
• Significance: Known for destroying evil forces.

Day 7 – Maa Kaalratri (Saptami – 28 September 2025)

• Fierce dark form of Goddess Durga.
• Mount: Donkey
• Symbol: Sword & Iron Hook
• Significance: Removes negativity, protects from evil.

Day 8 – Maa Mahagauri (Ashtami – 29 September 2025)

• Serene, white-clad form of Goddess.
• Mount: Bull
• Symbol: Trident & Drum (Damaru)
• Significance: Purifies soul, blesses with peace.

Day 9 – Maa Siddhidatri (Navami – 30 September 2025)

• Bestower of Siddhis (divine powers).
• Mount: Lotus
• Symbol: Shankha, Chakra, Gada, Lotus
• Significance: Grants spiritual knowledge & success.

🌸 On the 10th day (Vijaya Dashami / Dussehra – 2 October 2025), to celebrate Good Over Evil, people immerse Durga idols and burn Ravana effigies across India.

📅 Navratri 2025 Day-Wise Calendar with Navdurga Forms

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🌈 Navratri 2025: What 9 Colors of Clothes to Wear on Each Day of Navratri? 

Each day of Sharad Navratri 2025 is associated with a special color – which is worn by devotees during this period. The tradition of wearing particular color is especially popular in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, and among Indian communities in the USA, UK, and UAE.

🪔 Table for 9 Colors for Navratri 2025 & Their Significance

On each day of Navratri 2025, a unique color hold a significance. Since each day is devoted to each Durga Maa Swaroop, it is recommended to wear such clothes, which is believed to make maa happy.

Each Navratri day symbolises qualities of Navdurga. Devotees usually wear such colours to honour Maa Durga.

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🙏 What are the Rituals of Navratri? 

1. Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana): Invoking Maa Durga into a sacred pot, which is a way to welcome her into our homes.
2. Fasting & Puja: Devotees keep fasts and perform aarti, bhajans, and Durga Saptashati Path to remember Maa on these 9 days and get her blessings.
3. Kanya Puja: Worship of young girls and offering them gifts and food on Ashtami and Navami symbolizes the goddess.
4. Chandi Path & Homa: Devotees even perform Pooja, Aartis, Katha, Paath on Ashtami and Navami.

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🎉 What are the Regional Celebrations on the Day of Navratri 2025? 

1. Gujarat & Maharashtra: Navratri celebrations are famous for Garba and Dandiya Nights.
2. Karnataka: Navratri celebrations with grand Mysore Dasara processions.
3. West Bengal: Known as Durga Puja, Navratri celebrations takes place mainly during the last 3 days (Saptami, Ashtami, Navami).
4. North India: Navratri celebrations are observed with Ramleela and immersion of idols on Vijayadashami.

🌍 Global Navratri 2025 Celebrations Note

In USA (New Jersey, California, Texas), UK (London, Birmingham), Canada (Toronto, Vancouver), and UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), Indian communities celebrate Navratri with excitement and prays to Maa Durga to bring happiness and prosperity in their lives. Moreover, Navratri color codes are a special part of their celebration to make their Navratri events like Garba and Dandiya nights more colourful and joyous. 

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🙌 What is the Significance of Navratri in Our Lives? 

Navratri symbolises the victory of good over evil. Maa Durga destroyed Mahishasura and this triumph of good over bad is celebrated auspiciously in Indian and other countries as well. Each of the Navdurga forms is worshipped to seek blessings of wisdom, protection, prosperity, and courage.

Navratri is not just a festival— it is an entire long journey of 9 days where devotees across India – right from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Pune, Surat, Patna, Indore, Chandigarh to everywhere across globe in the USA, UK, Canada, and UAE celebrate this divine feminine energy, known as Shakti.

✨ Key Significance of Navratri:

1. Victory of Good over Evil – Goddess Durga’s triumph over Mahishasura.
2. Inner Strength & Purification – Fasting, physically and mentally during Navratri cleanses the body and mind.
3. Cultural Unity – States like Gujarat (Garba, Dandiya nights) and West Bengal (Durga Puja) are celebrated in different styles, but with same amount of devotion.
4. Devotion & Spiritual Awakening – Chanting Durga mantras, reading scriptures, and performing Aartis while singing bhajans the entire day brings peace and positivity.
5. Renewal of Energy – Each day is dedicated to diferent form of Maa Durga, which helps us overcome different challenges in our lives.

For millions of Hindus across the world, Navratri 2025 is more than just indulging in some rituals—it is a reminder to live with purity, wisdom, courage, and devotion.

🌍 Indian communities and people across globe – right from New Jersey and California to London, Toronto, and Dubai, Navratri is celebrated with same enthusiasm and devotion.

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🍽️ Navratri Food Guide: Recommended Food Items to Eat During 9 Navratri Days (2025) 

During Sharad Navratri 2025, devotees across India prefers to follow Satvik diet (especially while fasting).

✅ Common Food Items to Eat This Navratri 2025 While Fasting:

1. Fruits: Banana, apple, papaya, pomegranate, coconut, or any other seasonal fruit that you get in your local sabzi Mandi.
2. Millets & Grains: Samak rice is a popular food choice during Navratri (Barnyard millet), Kuttu (buckwheat) flour, Rajgira (Amaranth) flour – choose any or all as per your preferences.
3. Vegetables: Potatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, bottle gourd (lauki), spinach are some vegetables that can be consumed during fast in Navratri.
4. Dairy: Milk, paneer (cottage cheese), yogurt could be some dairy products to consume this Navratri.
5. Snacks: Sabudana khichdi, singhara (water chestnut) flour dishes, makhana (fox nuts) for snacks is the best choice to keep yourself full and active.
6. Sweets: Rajgira laddoo, coconut ladoo, kheer with millets, dates, and jaggery are some great options for sweets/desserts during Navratri 2025.
7. Seasonings: Rock salt (Sendha namak), cumin, black pepper, coriander – that’s all for the seasonings this Navratri.
8. Beverages: Coconut water, fresh fruit juices, herbal teas are great choices to keep yourself hydrated while fasting this Navratri.

🌸 Fasting Tips:

1. Do not consume onion, garlic, or even grains like wheat/rice.
2. Say NO to non-vegetarian food as that is tamsic food, which should be completely avoided during Navratri 2025.
3. Prefer light, freshly cooked meals and simple sattvik dishes, which we have mentioned in above section.
4. During Kanya Pujan (8th–9th day), it is best to offer fruits, puri, kala chana, halwa and other sweets as prasad to small girls, which should be cooked in a satvic way.

✨ Across India & abroad, Navratri 2025 Food Options (Based on Region)

• Gujarat & Maharashtra: Sabudana khichdi, kuttu puri, dandiya snacks.
• North India: Potato-based dishes, rajgira paratha, aloo chips, and fruit juices.
• West Bengal: Khichuri, fruits, and sweets during Durga Puja overlap.

Note: Even if you are not fasting, it is highly recommended to avoid eating non-vegetarian food, onions, and garlic during these 9 stavik days – as these foods are considered to be tamsic and should be avoided during such auspicious pure days. 

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⚠️ Do’s & Don’ts During Navratri Fasting 2025

In India, Navratri fasting is a common practice. Devotees across India observe fast on these 9 days. Hence following proper guidelines and adopting rituals effectively will ensure both spiritual benefit and good health.

✅ Do’s During Navratri Fasting

1. Consume only and only sattvik meals – like fruits, millets, sabudana, dahi, apple, bananas, sweet potatoes, paneer, and milk.
2. Drink plenty of water, coconut water, and herbal teas that will keep you hydrated for longer even while fasting.
3. Perform daily puja and aarti, recite Durga mata mantras, and meditate in a calm and quiet place for spiritual growth.
4. Follow Kalash Sthapana/Ghatasthapana rituals on Day 1 at proper muhurat for welcoming maa durga at your place.
5. Offer Kanya Pujan prasad (fruits, puri, chana, halwa, sweets) on Ashtami and Navami to complete Navratri and end your fast on the last day.

❌ Don’ts During Navratri Fasting

1. Absolutely avoid onions, garlic, rice, wheat, and non-vegetarian food.
2. It is absolutely important not to consume alcohol or eat any processed junk food.
3. It is best to avoid overeating or consuming very heavy meals; keeping portions light will keep you active all day long.
4. Secure yourself from negativity on these day. It is best to stay away from negative thoughts, arguments, or stressful activities – for which you can practice meditation,. chant mantras and simply listen to bhajans and mantras the entire day.
5. Don’t break fast at irregular hours – we advise you to follow Panchang / sunrise–sunset timings in your particular city and do the rituals based on that

✨ Tip: Devotees who are residing in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Chandigarh or any other state in India should also check for local muhurats for Ghatasthapana, Sandhya Aarti, and Kanya Pujan to ensure you perform all rituals right on time. 

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🕉️ Navratri 2025 Mantras!

During Sharad Navratri 2025, we highly recommend to chant Durga mantras throughout the day (with apt intervals). Maa Durga blessings can be easily evoked if you peacefully chant mantras on these days. You can chant these mantras anytime of the year – but it is highly suggested to pray, chant mantras and even read aartis during Navratri.

🔱 Navratri Mantras with Meaning 🔱

✨ 1. Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandramase Namah

👉 ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चन्द्रमसे नमः
🌸 To gain strength, energy, and mental clarity.

✨ 2. Om Dum Durgayei Namah

👉 ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः
🌸 For invoking Maa Durga’s divine protection.

✨ 3. Om Aing Hreem Kleem Chamundaye Viche

👉 ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे
🌸 To remove fear, negativity, and obstacles from life.

✨ 4. Ya Devi Sarva Bhuteshu Durga Rupena Samsthita, Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah

👉 या देवी सर्वभूतेषु दुर्गा-रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

🕉️ Navratri 2025: 9 Devis, 9 Days & Their Sacred Mantras

Following are the Mantras to chant on each day of Navratri:

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❓FAQs on Ashwina Navratri 2025: Everything You Want to Know About Navratri 2025 is Here!

Q1. When does Sharad Navratri 2025 begin?
Sharad Navratri 2025 begins on September 22, 2025 (Monday).

Q2. What is Ghatasthapana?
Ghatasthapana or Kalash Sthapana is the ritual of invoking Goddess Durga at the start of Navratri.

Q3. How is Navratri celebrated in Gujarat and West Bengal?
In Gujarat, it is celebrated with Garba and Dandiya, while in West Bengal, it is observed as Durga Puja with idol immersion on Vijayadashami.

Q4. What are the 9 colors of Navratri 2025?
Devotees follow different colors for each day. (Link to color list can be added for SEO).

Q5. What is the significance of fasting during Navratri?
Fasting purifies the body and mind while seeking blessings of Maa Durga for prosperity and protection.

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