Shardiya Navratri 2025: When is Shardiya Navratri starting? On whom will Maa Durga come this year?

Shardiya Navratri 2025 Kab Se Hai: Every year, the festival of Shardiya Navratri is a special occasion of devotion, power, and sadhana. During this, nine forms of Maa Durga are worshiped methodically. As the time of Navratri approaches, many questions arise in the minds of devotees. When is Navratri starting this time? What is the auspicious time of Ghatasthapana? And most importantly, on which vehicle will Maa Durga come to earth this time?

It is believed that during Navratri, Goddess Durga comes to earth riding her vehicle and blesses her devotees for nine days. The effect of her ride is visible on the environment and life throughout the year. For this reason, devotees start preparing for Navratri with great devotion and enthusiasm in advance. Let us know when Shardiya Navratri is starting in 2025 and on which vehicle will the Goddess arrive this time.

When will Navratri start?

Sharadiya Navratri starts every year from the Pratipada date of the Shukla Paksha of the Ashwin month and continues till the Navami date. This time, this holy festival is starting from 22 September 2025. On this day, Ghatasthapana, i.e., Kalash Sthapana, will be done, which is considered to be the formal beginning of Navratri.

Maha Ashtami festival will be celebrated on 30 September, while Mahanavami will be on 1 October. The next day, on 2 October, the festival of Vijayadashami (Dussehra) will be celebrated with great pomp. On this day, the idols of Maa Durga will also be immersed, which symbolizes the completion of Navratri.

Kalash Sthapana Muhurta
The most important ritual of the beginning of Navratri is Ghatasthapana, which marks the beginning of the nine-day worship method. This year the day of Ghatasthapana is 22 September 2025. According to the Panchang, the time from 6:09 am to 8:06 am on this day is considered the best for Ghatasthapana. Apart from this, those who cannot do the installation at this time can also install the Kalash in Abhijit Muhurta, which will be from 11:49 am to 12:38 pm. By doing Ghatasthapana in these auspicious times, one gets the blessings of Goddess Durga, and the worship of Navratri is considered to be completely fruitful.

Mata will come riding on this vehicle.
The arrival and departure ride of Mother Durga in Sharadiya Navratri has special significance, because it is considered a symbol of the circumstances of the coming time. The vehicle on which the Goddess comes to earth, it indicates what impact will be on society and the country in the future. This time, Navratri is starting from Monday, so Maa Durga will arrive on an elephant. The elephant ride is considered to be very auspicious, peaceful, and prosperous. It indicates that the coming time will bring happiness, peace, progress, and stability. This is special good news for the devotees, because the arrival of the Goddess on an elephant fills the entire environment with positive energy.

Sharadiya Navratri Dates

22 September: Pratipada Date

23 September: Dwitiya Date

24 September: Tritiya Date

25 September: Chaturthi Date

26 September: Chaturthi Date

27 September: Panchami Date

28 September: Shashthi Date

29 September: Saptami Date

30 September: Ashtami Date

01 October: Navami Date

02 October: Dussehra

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