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Shardiya Navratri 2025 Date: When is Mahashtami & Mahanavami? Check the Correct Tithi Here

Shardiya Navratri 2025 begins on 22 Sept. Durga Ashtami falls on 30 Sept and Mahanavami on 1 Oct. Check correct tithi, puja rituals, and Kanya Pujan details.

September 08, 2025 / 16:30 IST
Shardiya Navratri 2025 Date: When is Mahashtami & Mahanavami? Check the Correct Tithi Here (Canva Image)

Shardiya Navratri 2025: It is one of the most auspicious festivals in Sanatan Dharma, dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms. During this sacred period, devotees perform Durga Puja, observe fasting and offer prayers for prosperity and protection from negativity. The most important rituals include Kanya Pujan 2025, Durga Ashtami, and Mahanavami. According to the Hindu Panchang, Shardiya Navratri 2025 will begin on Monday, September 22 with Ghatasthapana.

Shardiya Navratri 2025 Dates and Timings 

EventDate and Time 
Shardiya Navratri beginsSeptember 22
Pratipada Tithi begins01:23 AM, Sep 22
Pratipada Tithi ends02:55 AM, Sept 23
Durga AshtamiSep 30, Tuesday
Ashtami Tithi begins04:31 PM, Sep 29
Ashtami Tithi ends06:06 PM, Sep 30
MahanavamiWednesday, Oct 1
Navami Tithi begins06:06 PM, 30 Sep 30
Navami Tithi ends07:01 PM, Oct 1

The eighth day of Navratri, Durga Ashtami, is considered highly auspicious. This day is also significant for performing Kanya Pujan 2025, where young girls are worshipped as the embodiment of Goddess Durga.

Mahanavami, celebrated on the ninth day of Navratri, is dedicated to Goddess Siddhidatri. Devotees perform grand puja rituals, homa, and Kanya Pujan on this day.

Rituals of Kanya Pujan 2025

Kanya Pujan is performed either on Ashtami or Navami, where young girls are honored with prayers, food, and gifts. It is believed that this ritual completes the Navratri vrat and brings blessings of happiness, health, and success.

Important Do’s and Don’ts During Ashtami and Navami

  • Keep the house and puja place clean.
  • Avoid wearing black clothes during puja.
  • Stay away from arguments and negative thoughts.
  • Show respect to elders and women.
  • Avoid consuming non-vegetarian or tamasic food.

Worshipping Goddess Durga during Shardiya Navratri is said to remove sorrows, destroy obstacles, and bring divine blessings. Observing fasts and performing puja with devotion during these nine days ensures peace, prosperity, and protection.
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