Overview

• Shardiya Navratri 2025 runs from September 22 to October 2, concluding with Vijayadashami/Dussehra on October 2.
• Ghatasthapana on September 22 can be performed in these reported muhurat windows: Brahma Muhurat 4:35–5:22, Morning 6:09–8:06, Abhijit 11:49–12:38 (local time).
• Drik Panchang–based day-wise colours are listed as Day 1 White, Day 2 Red, Day 3 Royal Blue, Day 4 Yellow, Day 5 Green, Day 6 Grey, Day 7 Orange, Day 8 Peacock Green, Day 9 Pink.
• Devotees worship the nine forms of Durga across the festival: Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kaalratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri.
• Guides outline fasting, daily aarti and bhajans, bhog suggestions such as ghee, sugar and kheer, Kanya Puja on Ashtami or Navami, final immersion, and regional practices including Tamil golu displays, Gujarat’s Garba and Bengal’s Durga Puja events from September 28 to October 2.