When is नवरात्र 2025?

In 2025, नवरात्र falls on रविवार, ३० मार्च, २०२५.

What are the नवरात्र puja rituals?

At sunrise, take a bath and set up the kalash or goddess idol.; Perform daily puja with flowers, incense, and offerings for nine days.; Observe vrat as per tradition; eat only vrat-approved foods.; On the eighth or ninth day, perform Kanya Puja (worship of nine girls).

What to eat on नवरात्र?

Sabudana khichdi, Kuttu ki puri, Singhare ka atta dishes, Fruits and milk, Aloo sabzi

What should you do on नवरात्र?

Observe fast as per tradition; Worship the goddess daily; Participate in community dance or puja

What should you avoid on नवरात्र?

Avoid non-vegetarian food during Navratri; Do not disrespect the goddess forms; Avoid negative company

Which deity is worshipped on नवरात्र?

नवरात्र is dedicated to दुर्गा (नव शक्ती रूप).

Navratri (Sharad) 2025 (Navratri (Sharad))

नवरात्र Significance & Spiritual Meaning

नवरात्र — "नऊ रात्री" — शक्ती उपासनेचा प्रमुख सण. आश्विन शुक्ल प्रतिपदेपासून नवमीपर्यंत दुर्गेच्या नऊ रूपांची क्रमशः पूजा. महाराष्ट्रात घटस्थापना — कलश ठेवून त्यावर नारळ; घटाला रोज एक माळ. कोकणात व मराठवाड्यात विशेष भक्तीने. महाराष्ट्र-गुजरात सीमेवर गरबा-दांडिया. दहाव्या दिवशी विजयादशमी — दुष्टावर सुष्टाचा विजय. महालक्ष्मी आराधनेचाही पाक्षिक.

नवरात्र Mythology & Legend

According to the Markandeya Purana, Goddess Durga fought the buffalo demon Mahishasura for nine days and nights and slew him on the tenth (Vijayadashami). Each day is associated with a form of the goddess (Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, Siddhidatri).

नवरात्र 2025 Puja Rituals & Vidhi

At sunrise, take a bath and set up the kalash or goddess idol.
Perform daily puja with flowers, incense, and offerings for nine days.
Observe vrat as per tradition; eat only vrat-approved foods.
On the eighth or ninth day, perform Kanya Puja (worship of nine girls).
In Gujarat and the West, join Garba and Dandiya in the evening.
On the tenth day, perform Dussehra rituals and break the fast.

नवरात्र Mantras in Sanskrit

ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः

oṃ duṃ durgāyai namaḥ

Salutations to Durga

नवरात्र Traditional Foods & Prasad

●Sabudana khichdi
●Kuttu ki puri
●Singhare ka atta dishes
●Fruits and milk
●Aloo sabzi

नवरात्र Regional Celebrations across India

Gujarat(નવરાત્રિ)

Garba and Dandiya raas

South India(ನವರಾತ್ರಿ)

Golu/Kolu display of dolls, Sundal

West Bengal(দুর্গাপূজা)

Durga Puja pandals in the last days

North India(नवरात्रि)

Ramlila and fasting

नवरात्र Do's & Don't's

Do's

✓Observe fast as per tradition
✓Worship the goddess daily
✓Participate in community dance or puja
✓Keep the house clean and sacred

Don'ts

✗Avoid non-vegetarian food during Navratri
✗Do not disrespect the goddess forms
✗Avoid negative company

नवरात्र — Frequently Asked Questions

What is नवरात्र?: नवरात्र — "नऊ रात्री" — शक्ती उपासनेचा प्रमुख सण.
When is नवरात्र 2025?: In 2025, नवरात्र falls on रविवार, ३० मार्च, २०२५.
What are the नवरात्र puja rituals?: At sunrise, take a bath and set up the kalash or goddess idol.; Perform daily puja with flowers, incense, and offerings for nine days.; Observe vrat as per tradition; eat only vrat-approved foods.; On the eighth or ninth day, perform Kanya Puja (worship of nine girls).
What to eat on नवरात्र?: Sabudana khichdi, Kuttu ki puri, Singhare ka atta dishes, Fruits and milk, Aloo sabzi
What should you do on नवरात्र?: Observe fast as per tradition; Worship the goddess daily; Participate in community dance or puja
What should you avoid on नवरात्र?: Avoid non-vegetarian food during Navratri; Do not disrespect the goddess forms; Avoid negative company
Which deity is worshipped on नवरात्र?: नवरात्र is dedicated to दुर्गा (नव शक्ती रूप).

Upcoming नवरात्र Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond

नवरात्र is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.

Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)

Date	Day	Moonrise Time	Special Name
११ ऑक्टो, २०२६	रविवार	06:47 am	—
१ ऑक्टो, २०२७	शुक्रवार	07:20 am	—

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