Sharad Navratri 2025 Dates & Muhurat: Complete Guide for Devotees
Sharad Navratri 2025 is one of the most celebrated & spiritually powerful festivals in India. It marks nine sacred nights dedicated to worshipping the nine forms of Goddess Durga. This period is considered highly better for performing religious rituals starting new ventures & seeking blessings for strength wisdom & prosperity. For those who are planning to observe fasts perform pujas or visit temples during this time knowing the exact Navratri 2025 dates & muhurat is essential.
In this blog from duastro we bring you the most accurate & easy-to-understand information about Sharad Navratri 2025 start date end date puja muhurat & its significance. Whether you are a devotee or just curious about the religious practices associated with Navratri this guide will answer all your questions.
Sharad Navratri 2025 Start & End Dates
Sharad Navratri 2025 will begin on Wednesday 24 September 2025 & will end on Thursday 2 October 2025. These nine days are considered quite holy & are observed with great devotion across the country.
- Pratipada (Day 1) - Ghatasthapana: 24 September 2025 (Wednesday)
- Dwitiya (Day 2): 25 September 2025 (Thursday)
- Tritiya (Day 3): 26 September 2025 (Friday)
- Chaturthi (Day 4): 27 September 2025 (Saturday)
- Panchami (Day 5): 28 September 2025 (Sunday)
- Sashti (Day 6): 29 September 2025 (Monday)
- Saptami (Day 7): 30 September 2025 (Tuesday)
- Ashtami (Day 8): 1 October 2025 (Wednesday)
- Navami (Day 9): 2 October 2025 (Thursday)
Ghatasthapana Muhurat for Sharad Navratri 2025
Ghatasthapana marks the beginning of Navratri & involves setting up a Kalash (sacred pot) that symbolizes Goddess Durga. The right muhurat is crucial for this ritual.
- Ghatasthapana Muhurat: 06:12 AM to 07:43 AM on 24 September 2025
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:51 AM to 12:39 PM (alternative time for Kalash Sthapana)
Avoid performing Ghatasthapana during Rahu Kaal & unfavorable Choghadiya timings. Consult an astrologer for exact local timing by your city.
Significance of Sharad Navratri
Sharad Navratri falls during the autumn season & is considered the most powerful among all four Navratris observed in a year. Devotees worship the nine avatars of Maa Durga beginning with Shailputri on the first day & ending with Siddhidatri on the ninth day.
These nine days are also spiritually linked to self-purification discipline & inner awakening. Many people observe fasts perform Kanya Pujan & recite Durga Saptashati to invoke divine blessings.
9 Forms of Goddess Durga Worshipped During Navratri
- Day 1 - Shailputri: Goddess of purity & devotion.
- Day 2 - Brahmacharini: Symbol of penance & determination.
- Day 3 - Chandraghanta: Warrior form with celestial energy.
- Day 4 - Kushmanda: Goddess who created the universe with her smile.
- Day 5 - Skandamata: Mother of Lord Kartikeya giver of wisdom.
- Day 6 - Katyayani: Slayer of demon Mahishasura.
- Day 7 - Kalaratri: Fierce form who removes all fear & darkness.
- Day 8 - Mahagauri: Symbol of purity calmness & peace.
- Day 9 - Siddhidatri: Goddess who grants all supernatural powers.
Rituals & Puja Vidhi During Sharad Navratri
Devotees perform various rituals & Durga Puja to celebrate Navratri:
- Wake up early take a bath & wear clean clothes.
- Clean the puja space & install the Kalash on the first day.
- Light a diya (lamp) & offer flowers fruits & sweets to the Goddess.
- Chant Durga mantras & read Durga Saptashati daily.
- Offer bhog (naivedyam) every day according to the deity of the day.
- On Ashtami or Navami perform Kanya Pujan & feed young girls.
Astrological Benefits of Navratri Vrat
According to astrology Navratri fasting & prayers bring planetary balance & spiritual upliftment. This is primary beneficial for:
- Reducing the negative effects of Rahu Ketu Shani or malefic planets.
- Bringing peace in married life & resolving family issues.
- Attracting prosperity wealth & removing financial blockages.
- Improving focus self-discipline & mental clarity for students & professionals.
Performing puja during Sharad Navratri muhurat enhances spiritual merit & perfectly go your energy with cosmic vibrations.
Important Tips for Navratri 2025 Observers
- Stay disciplined during the 9 days & avoid tamasic food (non-veg garlic onion).
- Maintain a peaceful environment at home & listen to devotional music.
- Use yellow red or saffron clothes while performing puja.
- Offer different bhog items like halwa puri coconut banana & kheer each day.
- Do charity & feed the poor or cows for divine blessings.
Conclusion
Sharad Navratri 2025 is a golden opportunity to reconnect with the divine feminine energy & bring positive transformation in life. Knowing the exact Navratri dates & puja muhurat helps you align better with spiritual energies. Whether you observe it with full rituals or simple fasting & prayer do it with complete devotion & purity.
At duastro we bring you detailed astrology-based festival updates puja vidhi muhurat timings & remedies for better life decisions. If you wish to know how Navratri affects your zodiac or want to perform special puja for success & prosperity connect with our expert astrologers today.
May this Sharad Navratri bring joy success & spiritual upliftment in your life.
