- By Kashish Rai
- Wed, 10 Sep 2025 01:41 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Shardiya Navratri 2025 is a highly significant Hindu festival that people celebrate with utmost devotion. It starts on the first day of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu month of Ashwin, usually in September or October. The festival commemorates Goddess Durga's win over the demon Mahishasura, which represents good defeating evil. For nine days, people fast, practice self-control and pray to the Goddess for strength, safety and success. Shardiya Navratri is also marks the starting of Diwali preparation, aiding people to purify their minds and homes before the festive season.
Check out all the significant details regarding the start and end date, significant and other details associated with this festival below:
Shardiya Navratri 2025: 21 Or 22 September, When Will Navratri Begin?
This year, Shardiya Navratri 2025 start date falls on September 22, with the Ghatsthapana rituals. The Shardiya Navratri 2025 end date falls on October 2, coinciding with Vijayadashami.
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Shardiya Navratri is a sacred 9-day period dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and her 9 divine forms. (Image Source: Canva)
Shardiya Navratri 2025: Significance And Rituals
Shardiya Navratri, often called Maha Navratri, is the most well-known and religiously important of the Navratri festivals. It takes place in the month of Ashwin, during the Sharad season, which gives it its name. This nine-day festival celebrates the nine forms of Goddess Shakti, with each day focused on one of the Navdurga avatars. Usually, the celebrations are in September or October, ending on the tenth day with Dussehra also known as Vijaya Dashami. This festival is a tradition and attracts devotees from all over India to pray, fast, and enjoy the festivities together.
In states such as Maharashtra and Gujarat, women observe this sacred festival by wearing nine different colours. Each colour corresponds to a specific day, determined by the weekday and its ruling planet. Every day, a certain offering is presented to the Goddess, which is thought to bring blessings and make wishes come true.
In Hindu legends, the Navratri festival marks the nine-day war between Goddess Durga and the demon Mahishasura, with Vijayadashami celebrating her victory. This win of good over evil shows that doing what is right always wins. It is believed that fasting and doing rituals during this time can provide protection against problems.
