Overview
- The nine-night festival runs September 22 to October 2, culminating on Vijayadashami/Dussehra on October 2, with each day dedicated to a form of Goddess Durga.
- Ghatasthapana on September 22 features published auspicious windows including Brahma Muhurat 4:35–5:22 am, Morning Muhurat 6:09–8:06 am, and Abhijit Muhurat 11:49 am–12:38 pm.
- Drik Panchang–cited day-by-day assignments pair each goddess with a colour, with 2025’s widely shared list being White, Red, Royal Blue, Yellow, Green, Grey, Orange, Peacock Green and Pink.
- Traditional guidance highlighted includes setting up a multi-step golu display, daily recitation of Lalitha Sahasranamam, and conducting Kannika and Suwasini puja.
- Lifestyle coverage offers celebrity-inspired outfit ideas matching the daily colours, while regional calendars note Durga Puja observances from September 28 to October 2.