- By Kashish Rai
- Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:35 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Shardiya Navratri 2025 is a lively nine-day festival dedicated to worshipping Maa Durga and her nine forms. This sacred festival takes place during Ashwin Shukla Paksha, uniting people in prayer, dance and joyful celebration. As one of the major Hindu festivals, Navratri takes place twice a year, with Sharadiya Navratri as the main one, usually occurring before Dussehra. Each of the nine nights is dedicated to a different form of Goddess Durga, representing strength, purity and devotion. Through prayers, fasting, and cultural events such as Garba and Dandiya, worshippers of Maa Durga seek blessings and spiritual growth. This year, Shardiya Navratri 2025 begins on 22nd September 2025.
Check out all the important details regarding the start and end date, calendar, significance and rituals associated with these 9 sacred days below:
Shardiya Navratri 2025 Start And End Date
Shardiya Navratri 2025 Start Date: 22nd September 2025, Monday
Shardiya Navratri 2025 End Date: 1st October 2025, Wednesday
Shardiya Navratri 2025 Calendar With Day Wise-Devi And Colour Names
DATE | DAY | DEVI NAME | COLOUR |
| 22nd September 2025, Monday | Navratri Day 1 | Goddess Shailputri | White |
| 23rd September 2025, Tuesday | Navratri Day 2 | Goddess Brahmacharini | Red |
| 24th September 2025, Wednesday | Navratri Day 3 | Goddess Chandraghanta | Royal Blue |
| 25th September 2025, Thursday | Navratri Day 4 | Goddess Chandraghanta | Royal Blue |
| 26th September 2025, Friday | Navratri Day 5 | Goddess Kushmanda | Yellow |
| 27th September 2025, Saturday | Navratri Day 6 | Goddess Skandmata | Green |
| 28th September 2025, Sunday | Navratri Day 7 | Goddess Katyayani | Grey |
| 29th September 2025, Monday | Navratri Day 8 | Goddess Kaalratri | Orange |
| 30th September 2025, Tuesday | Navratri Day 9 | Goddess Mahagauri/ Goddess Siddhidatri | Peacock Green |
| 1st October 2025, Wednesday | Navratri Day 10 | Goddess Siddhidatri | Pink |
Shardiya Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada and ends on Navami or Dashami. (Image Source: Canva)
Shardiya Navratri 2025: Significance And Rituals
Sharadiya Navratri is a colourful festival that is celebrated with keen enthusiasm and grandeur throughout India. In Gujarat and Maharashtra, the festival season is one of merriment, fun and revelry, with masses gathering to play Garba and Dandiya, classical folk dances. The festivities extend to Sharad Purnima, the day that occurs roughly two weeks following Dussehra. Individuals from various walks of life partake, all dressed up, to dance and indulge in the festive mood. The festive spirit is contagious and people come together, crossing religious lines.
In the other Indian states, Navratri assumes distinct forms, evidencing the diversity of the country's culture. In West Bengal, the last five days of the celebration are seen as Durga Pooja, a grand festival in honour of the goddess Durga. Likewise, in the rest of India, the festival is observed with great reverence and fanfare. Dussehra, which is the climax of Navratri, is referred to as Vijaya Dashmi in West Bengal, Odisha and in North Eastern states such as Assam and Sikkim. The essence of the festival lies in the fact that it is celebrated in praise of the divine feminine with Goddess Durga representing the power of Shakti.
Navratri is a period of religious contemplation, prayer and fasting, with Hindu worshipers across the globe presenting satvik cuisine to Brahmins. There are nine nights spent worshipping various forms of Goddess Durga, underlining the deeply religious nature of the festival. It is a time of good fortune and individuals tend to start new projects, purchase new attire, and pray for a successful future. Throughout the course of the festival, the air is alive with enthusiasm, music and dance, making the experience absolutely unforgettable. The festivities unite the people, promoting a feeling of togetherness.