Sharad navratri is one of India’s grandest festivals, celebrated in honor of Goddess Durga. It spans nine days of devotion, fasting, and cultural festivities, typically observed during the lunar month of Ashwin (September–October). Here’s your complete guide for 2025:

📅 1. Dates & Duration

🕉️ 2. Day-Wise Goddess & Significance

Day 1 – Shailaputri Puja

Goddess of the mountains

Symbolizes strength, stability, and courage

Day 2 – Brahmacharini Puja

Goddess of penance and austerity

Inspires discipline, devotion, and spiritual growth

Day 3 – Chandraghanta Puja

Goddess of beauty and bravery

Removes fear and obstacles

Day 4 – Kushmanda Puja

Creator of the universe

Brings health, vitality, and prosperity

Day 5 – Skandamata Puja

Mother of Lord Kartikeya

Bestows wisdom, strength, and courage

Day 6 – Katyayani Puja

Warrior goddess

Helps overcome enemies and challenges

Day 7 – Kalaratri Puja

Fierce and protective goddess

Removes negativity and evil influences

Day 8 – Mahagauri Puja

Goddess of purity

Ensures peace, harmony, and spiritual upliftment

Day 9 – Siddhidatri Puja

Grants perfection, success, and divine blessings

⏰ 3. Puja Timings & Rituals (Vidhi)

  • Daily Puja Timings: Typically morning (6–10 AM) and evening (6–9 PM)
  • Rituals Include:
    • Setting up a kalash (holy pot) or altar
    • Offering flowers, sweets, and incense
    • Chanting Durga Chalisa, mantras, and aarti
    • Observing fasts (full or partial) as per tradition
  • Many devotees also perform Garba and Dandiya Raas in the evenings, especially in gujarat and Maharashtra

🌟 4. Key Takeaways

  • Sharad navratri is a celebration of strength, devotion, and cultural heritage
  • Each day honors a different form of Goddess Durga
  • Observing puja, fasting, and rituals brings spiritual growth, prosperity, and blessings
  • Vijayadashami (Dussehra) marks the triumph of good over evil, concluding the nine-day festival


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Balasahana Suresh

19/09/2025 10:06 PM