Navratri is one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals in India, known for its vibrant devotion, powerful prayers, and the worship of the nine divine forms of Goddess Durga. In 2025, the Sharadiya Navratri will begin from September 22 and end on September 30, culminating with Vijayadashami or Dussehra.
Each day of Navratri is dedicated to a unique form of the goddess, along with a specific color and mantra that represents her divine strength. Devotees observe fasts, decorate temples, and chant daily Navratri mantras to invoke blessings and protection.
Full Navratri 2025 Schedule with Goddess Names
Below is the complete 9-day calendar for Navratri 2025, including the goddess form worshipped each day and their respective mantras:
| Date | Day | Goddess Name | Color of the Day | Mantra |
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| Sept 22, 2025 | Day 1 | Shailaputri | Orange | “ॐ देवी शैलपुत्र्यै नमः” |
| Sept 23, 2025 | Day 2 | Brahmacharini | White | “ॐ देवी ब्रह्मचारिण्यै नमः” |
| Sept 24, 2025 | Day 3 | Chandraghanta | Red | “ॐ देवी चन्द्रघण्टायै नमः” |
| Sept 25, 2025 | Day 4 | Kushmanda | Royal Blue | “ॐ देवी कूष्माण्डायै नमः” |
| Sept 26, 2025 | Day 5 | Skandamata | Yellow | “ॐ देवी स्कन्दमातायै नमः” |
| Sept 27, 2025 | Day 6 | Katyayani | Green | “ॐ देवी कात्यायन्यै नमः” |
| Sept 28, 2025 | Day 7 | Kalaratri | Grey | “ॐ देवी कालरात्र्यै नमः” |
| Sept 29, 2025 | Day 8 | Mahagauri | Purple | “ॐ देवी महागौर्यै नमः” |
| Sept 30, 2025 | Day 9 | Siddhidatri | Peacock Green | “ॐ देवी सिद्धिदात्र्यै नमः” |
Rituals and Traditions Observed During Navratri
Devotees across India observe various rituals during Navratri, including:
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Setting up a Kalash on the first day (Ghatasthapana)
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Performing daily aarti and reciting Navratri mantras
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Observing fasts (full-day or partial)
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Offering specific prasad to each goddess based on the day
Homes are cleaned and decorated, and many communities organize garba and dandiya nights, making Navratri a spiritual and cultural celebration.
Benefits of Chanting Navratri Mantras
Chanting specific mantras dedicated to each form of Goddess Durga enhances mental clarity, inner strength, and spiritual energy. It is believed that regular chanting during Navratri helps in overcoming fear, negativity, and brings peace, prosperity, and health into one’s life.
Spiritual benefits include:
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Emotional cleansing and mental strength
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Removal of obstacles and inner fears
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Increase in focus, positivity, and divine protection
Each mantra vibrates at a high frequency and invokes the grace of the respective goddess being worshipped that day.
Fasting and Colors of Each Day
Observing fasts during Navratri is considered highly auspicious. Many devotees eat satvik food once a day and abstain from onions, garlic, and grains. Wearing the color of the day is believed to align the body’s aura with the goddess’s energy.
The 9 colors are:
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Orange
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White
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Red
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Royal Blue
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Yellow
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Green
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Grey
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Purple
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Peacock Green
These colors also have spiritual significance and bring energy, harmony, and peace during the sacred days of Navratri.
FAQs
When is Navratri 2025 starting and ending?
Navratri 2025 will begin on September 22 and end on September 30, with Goddess Durga being worshipped in her 9 forms during this period.
What is the significance of each day in Navratri?
Each day honors a different form of Goddess Durga, and devotees chant specific mantras and wear particular colors to align with her energy.
Are there different types of Navratri?
Yes, the most widely celebrated Navratri is Sharadiya Navratri in autumn. Other versions include Chaitra Navratri, Magha, and Ashadha Navratri.
What are the health benefits of Navratri fasting?
Fasting helps in detoxification, improves digestion, and builds mental discipline. During Navratri, it’s also a way to spiritually connect with the divine.
Why do people wear specific colors during Navratri?
Each color represents the essence of the goddess for the day and is believed to attract positive energy and divine grace during Navratri.
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