Overview

• This year’s observance runs from September 22 to October 2, with several reports noting a ten‑day public span leading into Vijayadashami due to tithi variations.
• Day 1 Ghatasthapana on September 22 is advised between 06:09 and 08:06, with Pratipada from 01:23 on September 22 to 02:55 on September 23, per DrikPanchang timings carried in coverage.
• Publishers highlighted the 2025 colour sequence aligned to the Navadurga, from white on Day 1 to pink on Day 9, to guide dress and offerings.
• Mumbai’s Mumbadevi and Mahalaxmi temples set extended darshan hours, daily chandi path and special events including a September 26 deepotsav and an October 1 Chandi Mahayagya, with security measures confirmed by manager Hemant Jadhav.
• Media outlets shared Day 1 puja vidhi, daily prasad suggestions and popular practices such as Navarna mantra chanting, Akhand Jyoti and solah shringaar, alongside ready‑to‑use wishes and social‑media captions.