Shardiya Navratri 2025: When will Sharadiya Navratri be celebrated? Know Date and Shubh Muharat
Shardiya Navratri 2025: Sharadiya Navratri holds significant religious importance in Hinduism, with Goddess Durga being venerated during this period. Annually, this festival is marked by grand celebrations throughout India. As per the Vedic calendar, Sharadiya Navratri (Shardiya Navratri 2025) commences each year on the Pratipada of the Shukla Paksha (the bright half) in the month of Ashwin.
Throughout Sharadiya Navratri, devotees offer special prayers to Goddess Durga. On this occasion, individuals fast and seek blessings from Goddess Durga for peace and joy. Over the nine days of Sharadiya Navratri, rituals and fasting are dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga. Ghatasthapana is conducted on the first day of Sharadiya Navratri, which is believed to bring happiness and prosperity to the household.
Shardiya Navratri 2025: Know Shubh Muharat of Sharadiya Navratri
As per the Hindu calendar, the first day of the bright half of the Ashwin month will start at 1:23 am on September 22nd this year and conclude at 2:55 am on September 23rd. Therefore, Shardiya Navratri will commence on September 22nd.
Additionally, during this Sharadiya Navratri, the auspicious time for Ghatasthapana is from 6:09 AM to 8:06 AM. Abhijit Muhurta is from 11:49 AM to 12:38 PM. Both of these times are auspicious for Ghatasthapana and worshipping Goddess Durga.
Shardiya Navratri 2025: Durga Ashtami 2025; Know when is Maha Ashtami and Maha Navami
There is significant confusion among people regarding the favorable timing for the Navami Tithi (Durga Ashtami 2025) during Sharadiya Navratri. Individuals are struggling to pinpoint the exact dates for Ashtami and Navami. It is crucial to understand that the Ashtami and Navami Tithi hold great significance during Sharadiya Navratri. In Hinduism, this date is also known as Durgashtami.
This year, Maha Ashtami will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, beginning on September 29, 2025, at 4:31 pm. The date will end on September 30 at 6:06 pm, with Kanya Pujan occurring on the same day. Mahanavami of Sharadiya Navratri will be on October 1, Wednesday. This date will commence on September 30, 2025, at 6:06 pm, and conclude on October 1 at 7:01 pm. Kanya Pujan is performed on this Mahanavami, marking the conclusion of Navratri.