Navratri 2025: Date-Wise Puja Calendar, Colours, Rituals and Significance
Navratri 2025 Date, Colours, Rituals and Vijayadasmi:- Navratri is one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals, symbolizing the victory of good over evil and devotion to Goddess Durga. In 2025, Shardiya Navratri will begin on September 22 (Monday) and end on October 2 (Thursday) with Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
This guide provides the complete Navratri 2025 calendar, Ghatasthapana muhurat, daily colours, rituals, significance of each day, and prasad offerings.
Navratri 2025 Start Date and Ghatasthapana Muhurat
- Navratri 2025 Start Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
- Navratri End Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
- Ghatasthapana Muhurat: 06:28 AM – 08:20 AM (Duration: 1 hr 52 mins)
- Abhijit Muhurat: 12:08 PM – 12:56 PM
- Pratipada Tithi: Begins 01:23 AM (Sep 22) • Ends 02:55 AM (Sep 23)
Ghatasthapana, or Kalash Sthapana, marks the invocation of Goddess Durga’s divine energy at homes and temples.
Navratri 2025 Day-Wise Puja and Colours
| Day | Date | Goddess Worshipped | Puja/Observance | Navratri Colour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 22 Sep 2025 (Mon) | Maa Shailputri | Ghatasthapana, Shailputri Puja | White |
| Day 2 | 23 Sep 2025 (Tue) | Maa Brahmacharini | Brahmacharini Puja | Red |
| Day 3 | 24 Sep 2025 (Wed) | Maa Chandraghanta | Chandraghanta Puja | Royal Blue |
| Day 4 | 25 Sep 2025 (Thu) | Maa Kushmanda | Kushmanda Puja | Yellow |
| Day 5 | 26 Sep 2025 (Fri) | Maa Skandamata | Skandamata Puja, Upang Lalita Vrat | Green |
| Day 6 | 27 Sep 2025 (Sat) | Maa Katyayani | Katyayani Puja | Grey |
| Day 7 | 28 Sep 2025 (Sun) | Maa Kalaratri | Kalaratri Puja | Orange |
| Day 8 | 29 Sep 2025 (Mon) | Maa Mahagauri | Saraswati Avahan, Mahagauri Puja, Sandhi Puja | Peacock Green |
| Day 9 | 30 Sep 2025 (Tue) | Maa Siddhidatri | Durga Ashtami, Saraswati Puja, Ayudha Puja | Pink |
| Day 10 | 1 Oct 2025 (Wed) | Maha Navami | Navami Homa | – |
| Day 11 | 2 Oct 2025 (Thu) | Vijayadashami | Durga Visarjan, Dussehra | – |
Navratri Colours 2025 and Their Meaning
Each colour holds deep spiritual symbolism. Wearing the Navratri colours while performing puja is believed to invite Goddess Durga’s blessings.
| Colour | Meaning | Associated Goddess |
|---|---|---|
| White | Peace, purity | Shailputri |
| Red | Energy, power | Brahmacharini |
| Royal Blue | Courage, strength | Chandraghanta |
| Yellow | Joy, positivity | Kushmanda |
| Green | Growth, prosperity | Skandamata |
| Grey | Calmness, wisdom | Katyayani |
| Orange | Vitality, enthusiasm | Kalaratri |
| Peacock Green | Harmony, balance | Mahagauri |
| Pink | Love, devotion | Siddhidatri |
This 9-day Navratri colours chart is widely followed in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and North India, especially during Garba and Durga Puja celebrations.
Navratri 2025 Rituals and Prasad Offerings
- Daily Puja & Aarti: Worship of nine forms of Maa Durga.
- Durga Saptashati Path: Chanting of sacred verses.
- Fasting: Devotees observe vrat with fruits, milk, and satvik food.
- Prasad Offerings: Ghee, milk, sugar, coconut, jaggery, fruits, sweets.
- Cultural Celebrations: Garba & Dandiya in Gujarat, Durga Puja in Bengal, Ramlila in North India.
- Special Pujas: Saraswati Avahan (Day 8), Sandhi Puja (Day 8), Ayudha Puja (Day 9).
Vijayadashami 2025 and Durga Visarjan
On October 2, 2025 (Thursday), Navratri concludes with Vijayadashami (Dussehra):
- Marks Maa Durga’s victory over Mahishasura.
- Commemorates Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana.
- Celebrated with Durga Visarjan processions, Ramlila plays, and community feasts.
FAQs on Navratri 2025
Q1. What are the exact Navratri 2025 dates and timings?
Shardiya Navratri 2025 will start on Monday, September 22, 2025, and end on Thursday, October 2, 2025, with Vijayadashami (Dussehra). The Pratipada Tithi begins on September 22 at 01:23 AM and ends on September 23 at 02:55 AM.
Q2. What is the Ghatasthapana Muhurat for Navratri 2025?
The Navratri 2025 Ghatasthapana Muhurat is from 06:28 AM to 08:20 AM on 22nd September 2025 (Monday). Abhijit Muhurat falls between 12:08 PM to 12:56 PM. This is the most auspicious time to perform Kalash Sthapana (Ghatasthapana) and invoke Maa Durga’s divine energy.
Q3. What are the 9 Navratri 2025 colours and their significance?
The Navratri 2025 colour sequence is:
- White – Peace, purity (Day 1 – Shailputri)
- Red – Energy, strength (Day 2 – Brahmacharini)
- Royal Blue – Courage, protection (Day 3 – Chandraghanta)
- Yellow – Happiness, positivity (Day 4 – Kushmanda)
- Green – Prosperity, growth (Day 5 – Skandamata)
- Grey – Stability, wisdom (Day 6 – Katyayani)
- Orange – Power, enthusiasm (Day 7 – Kalaratri)
- Peacock Green – Harmony, balance (Day 8 – Mahagauri)
- Pink – Love, devotion (Day 9 – Siddhidatri)
These Navratri colours 2025 are followed across India, especially in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and North India, during Garba, Dandiya, and Durga Puja celebrations.
Q4. Which goddess is worshipped on each day of Navratri 2025?
During Navratri, devotees worship the 9 forms of Goddess Durga (Navdurga) in sequence:
- Day 1: Maa Shailputri
- Day 2: Maa Brahmacharini
- Day 3: Maa Chandraghanta
- Day 4: Maa Kushmanda
- Day 5: Maa Skandamata
- Day 6: Maa Katyayani
- Day 7: Maa Kalaratri
- Day 8: Maa Mahagauri (also Saraswati Avahan, Sandhi Puja)
- Day 9: Maa Siddhidatri (Durga Ashtami, Ayudha Puja)
Q5. What rituals and puja are performed during Navratri 2025?
The main Navratri rituals include:
- Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana) on Day 1
- Daily Maa Durga Puja & Aarti
- Durga Saptashati Path (recitation of Devi Mahatmya)
- Fasting (Vrat) with fruits, milk, satvik food
- Offering Prasad like ghee, coconut, jaggery, and sweets
- Special pujas: Saraswati Avahan, Sandhi Puja, Ayudha Puja
- Vijayadashami rituals like Durga Visarjan & Ramlila
Q6. When is Vijayadashami (Dussehra) 2025 and how is it celebrated?
Vijayadashami 2025 will be observed on Thursday, October 2, 2025. It marks:
- Maa Durga’s victory over demon Mahishasura.
- Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana.
Celebrations include Durga idol immersion (Visarjan), Ramlila enactments, burning of Ravana effigies, and community feasts.
Q7. Can I book a Pandit online for Navratri 2025 Puja and Havan?
Yes, you can easily book a Pandit for Navratri Puja, Havan, Durga Saptashati Jaap, and other rituals online through Pandit Ji On Way – a trusted platform for authentic Vedic priests across India.
Conclusion
Navratri 2025 (September 22 – October 2) brings devotion, rituals, fasting, and celebration of Maa Durga’s nine forms. Following the daily puja, Navratri colours, and traditional rituals helps devotees invite prosperity, health, and happiness.
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