Shardiya Navratri 2025: Shardiya Navratri begins on the Pratipada of the Shukla Paksha of the Ashwin month. Shardiya Navratri is considered very special in Sanatan Dharma. During this auspicious period, a special ritual is performed to worship Maa Durga. During Shardiya Navratri, most devotees observe a nine-day fast and worship Maa Durga. Kanya Pujan is also performed on Ashtami or Navami Tithi. This year, Shardiya Navratri will start from September 22.

The nine days of Navratri are dedicated to the nine forms of the mother. These nine forms explain the importance of the nine powers of the mother. The devotees of the mother worship these nine forms to get the blessings of these nine forms in these nine days. Let’s learn about the nine forms of the mother.

The nine forms of Maa Durga are worshipped on the nine days of Navratri. These nine forms are considered to be a symbol of the nine powers. These forms and the powers associated with them are Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri.

Sharadiya Navratri 2025 Start Date

According to the Panchang, the Pratipada date of the Shukla Paksha in the Ashwin month will start on September 22 at 1:23 pm. This date will end on September 23 at 02:55 pm. In such a situation, Sharadiya Navratri will begin from September 22.

Durga Ashtami 2025 Date and Shubh Muhurat

This time Durga Ashtami will be celebrated on September 30. Kanya Pujan will also be done on this day.

The Ashtami Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Ashwin month begins on September 29 at 04:31 pm.

Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month ends – September 30 at 06:06 p.m

Mahanavami 2025 Date and Shubh Muhurat

Mahanavami festival will be celebrated on October 1. On this day, Kanya Pujan will also be done as per rituals.

Navmi Tithi begins – September 30 at 6:06 pm

Navmi Tithi ends – October 1 at 07:01 pm

Do not make these mistakes even by mistake

Clean the house and temple properly during Sharadiya Navratri.

Do not wear black clothes during worship.

Do not argue with anyone.

Do not think wrongly about anyone.

Do not insult elders and women even by mistake. One should avoid consuming tamasic food.