When is Navratri Navratri 2025 Start and End Dates in India Navratri is a significant festival symbolizing the feminine power of Shakti, represented by the deities Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Navratri, specifically the nine-day Shardiya or Shrad Navratri, is celebrated across India, honoring the nine forms of Goddess Durga. This festival occurs in the Hindu month of Ashwin, typically falling between September and October in the Gregorian calendar. Among the four Navratris—Magha (winter), Chaitra (spring), Ashadha (monsoon), and Sharad (autumn)—Shardiya Navratri is the most important and is often referred to as Maha Navratri.
When is Navratri 2025
Navaratri is an annual Hindu festival observed in honor of the goddess Durga, an aspect of Adi Parashakti, the supreme goddess. It spans over nine nights, first in the month of Chaitra, and again in the month of Ashvin.
Date: Thu, 3 Oct, 2025 – Sat, 12 Oct, 2025
Navratri 2025: Dates and Origin
The nine-day Shardiya Navratri takes place during the lunar month of Ashwin and concludes with Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami. This festival commemorates Goddess Durga’s victory over the demon Mahishasura after a fierce nine-day battle, culminating in Vijayadashami, which celebrates her as Mahishasuramardini, the slayer of Mahishasur.
Dussehra: The tenth day, Dussehra, also marks Lord Rama’s triumph over Ravana, signifying the victory of good over evil.
| Navratri Day |
Date |
Weekday |
Puja |
Navratri Colour |
| Day 1 |
3rd October 2025 |
Thursday |
Ghatasthapana, Shailputri Puja |
Yellow |
| Day 2 |
4th October 2025 |
Friday |
Chandra Darshana, Brahmacharini Puja |
Green |
| Day 3 |
5th October 2025 |
Saturday |
Sindoor Tritiya, Chandraghanta Puja |
Grey |
| Day 4 |
6th October 2025 |
Sunday |
Vinayaka Chaturthi |
Orange |
| Day 5 |
7th October 2025 |
Monday |
Kushmanda Puja, Upang Lalita Vrat |
White |
| Day 6 |
8th October 2025 |
Tuesday |
Skandamata Puja |
Red |
| Day 7 |
9th October 2025 |
Wednesday |
Saraswati Avahan, Katyayani Puja |
Royal Blue |
| Day 8 |
10th October 2025 |
Thursday |
Saraswati Puja, Kalaratri Puja |
Pink |
| Day 9 |
11th October 2025 |
Friday |
Durga Ashtami, Mahagauri Puja, Sandhi Puja |
Purple |
| Day 10 |
12th October 2025 |
Saturday |
Ayudha Puja, Navami Homa, Vijayadashami, Durga Visarjan |
N/A |
Timings for Vijayadashami 2025
| Event |
Timings |
Date/Day |
| Dashami Tithi Begins: |
10:58 AM |
October 12, 2025 (Saturday) |
| Dashami Tithi Ends: |
09:08 AM |
October 13, 2025 (Sunday) |
| Shravana Nakshatra Begins: |
05:25 AM |
October 12, 2025 (Saturday) |
| Shravana Nakshatra Ends: |
04:27 AM |
October 13, 2025 (Sunday) |
| Vijay Muhurat: |
02: 03 PM to 02:49 PM |
October 12, 2025 (Saturday) |
| Aparahna Puja Time: |
01:17 PM to 03:35 PM |
October 13, 2025 (Sunday) |
Significance and Rituals of Navratri
Navratri represents feminine power or Shakti, embodying the combined energies of Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Shiva (the destroyer). Each day of the festival is dedicated to a different avatar of Goddess Durga, signifying the triumph of righteousness and moral values over evil. During these nine days, devotees observe fasting and engage in worship, reciting prayers like the Durga Stotra and Durga Chalisa, believing that sincere devotion will fulfill their wishes. The festival is also celebrated as a harvest festival, recognizing the Goddess as the nurturing force behind life and creation.
