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Maha Navami 2025 Date: When is Navami in Bengal - September 30 or October 1? Know Puja Timings and more

Maha Navami 2025 will be observed on October 1. Devotees worship Maa Durga as Mahishasuramardini, marking her victory over Mahishasura. Bengal follows different puja timings.

September 26, 2025 / 12:12 IST
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Maha Navami 2025 Date: When is Navami in Bengal - September 30 or October 1? Know Puja Timings and more

Maha Navami 2025: This day marks the ninth form of Goddess Durga’s worship and is considered one of the most auspicious days of Durga Puja. This year will be observed on Wednesday, October 1 across India. Devotees worship Maa Durga in her form as Mahishasuramardini, the slayer of the buffalo demon Mahishasura.

Maha Navami 2025: Bengal Maha Navami Puja Time

EventDate and Time 
Bengal Maha Navami Wednesday, October 1, 2025
North Maha Navami Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Navami Tithi Begins 06:06 PM on Sep 30, 2025
Navami Tithi Ends07:01 PM on Oct 01, 2025

The observance of Maha Navami Puja differs slightly in Bengal compared to other Indian states.

In most states, Navami is observed as per the Purva-Viddha rule. According to this, if Navami Tithi prevails for three Muhurta before sunset on the previous day, then Navami Puja and fasting are observed earlier. This often results in Ashtami and Navami Puja being performed on the same day.

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In West Bengal, Maha Navami is followed as per the Para-Viddha rule. This states that Navami should be observed if the Tithi is present for at least one Muhurta after sunrise. Therefore, Maha Navami in Bengal may sometimes differ by a day from the rest of India.

In Bengal, Maha Navami marks the third and final day of Durga Puja rituals. The day begins with Mahasnan and Shodashopachar Puja, where devotees perform traditional bathing and 16 ceremonial offerings to the goddess.