Shardiya Navratri 2025: The festival of Navratri is celebrated four times a year. Two of these Navratri are secretly celebrated, while two Chaitra and Sharadiya Navratri are manifested. Shardiya navaratri The festival of Ashwin Shukla starts every year with Pratipada and lasts for 9 to 10 days. This year, Sharadiya Navratri starts from 22 September and will conclude on October 2 with Dussehra. Many special things are being associated with the festival of this year’s Navratri, such as this time, the festival of Navratri will be celebrated for 10 days due to Tritiya Tithi two days. That is, Mahanavami will be worshiped on 1 October 10th day. At the same time, the festival of Vijayadashami will be held on the 11th day on 2 October.
Pratipada will be held in Hasta Nakshatra
Sharadiya Navratri begins with Pratipada Tithi, which is on 22 September this year. Hasta Nakshatra has been started since morning. During this time, the installation of Kalash is considered very auspicious. Along with this, Shukla Yoga is also being found throughout the day on this day.
Pratipada date starts: September 21, 2025 midnight from 1.24 pm
Pratipada date ends: September 22, 2025 midnight 2.55 pm
Ghatasthapana Muhurta
Amrit Muhurta: From 6.19 am to 7.49 am
Auspicious time: From 9.14 am to 10.49 am
Abhijeet Muhurta: Will be from 11.55 am to 12.43 am
Mother Durga will come riding on an elephant
Maa Durga’s vehicle is lion, but her vehicle is decided from the day of her arrival on earth. This time the arrival of the mother is happening on Monday, so her vehicle is an elephant. According to religious beliefs, the mother comes on the elephant when Navratri starts on Monday or Sunday, which is a symbol of happiness, prosperity and peace in the year. The arrival of Maa Durga on the yard vehicle is considered auspicious, because it is a symbol of happiness, prosperity and peace.
At the same time, the mother comes on horse when Navratri starts on Tuesday or Saturday. This vehicle of the mother is an indicator of war, upheaval and change. Similarly, on Thursday or Friday, mother comes on doli. It is usually considered inauspicious, as it is a sign of instability and challenges. At the beginning of Navratri on Wednesday, the mother comes to the boat, which indicates freedom from disaster and peace in life.
Sharadi Navratri Tithi