Navratri 2025 USA: Shardiya Navratri calendar for New York City and adjoining areas

Shardiya Navratri, or Maha Navratri, is the biggest and most important of all the Navratris. People celebrate it with great devotion. This nine-day festival takes place in the lunar month of Ashwin in Sharad Ritu and honors the nine forms of Goddess Shakti. Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami marks the end of the celebration.

Shardiya Navratri starts on September 22, 2025, and ends on October 2, 2025. Each day has its own rituals, colors, and offerings for the different forms of Navdurga.

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Shardiya Navratri calendar for New York City and adjoining areas, as per a report by Drik Panchang:

Navratri Day 1

Sept 22 (Pratipada): Ghatasthapana, Shailputri Puja

Navratri color of the day: White

Navratri Day 2

Sept 23 (Dwitiya): Chandra Darshana, Brahmacharini Puja

Navratri color of the day: Red

Navratri Day 3

Sept 24 (Tritiya): Sindoor Tritiya, Chandraghanta Puja

Navratri color of the day: Royal Blue

Navratri Day 4

Sept 25 (Chaturthi): Kushmanda Puja, Vinayaka Chaturthi

Navratri color of the day: Yellow

Navratri Day 5

Sept 26 (Panchami): Upang Lalita Vrat, Skandamata Puja

Navratri color of the day: Green

Navratri Day 6

Sept 27 (Shashthi): Katyayani Puja

Navratri color of the day: Grey

Navratri Day 7

Sept 28 (Saptami): Kalaratri Puja

Navratri color of the day: Orange

Navratri Day 8

Sept 29 (Ashtami): Saraswati Avahan

Navratri color of the day: Peacock Green

Navratri Day 9

Sept 30 (Ashtami/Maha Navami): Saraswati Puja, Durga Ashtami, Mahagauri Puja, Sandhi Puja (8:12 AM–9:00 AM)

Navratri color of the day: Pink

Navratri Day 10

Oct 1 (Navami): Ayudha Puja, Navami Homa, Navratri Parana

Navratri Day 11

Oct 2 (Dashami): Durga Visarjan, Vijayadashami

What makes Shardiya Navratri special?

Every day of Shardiya Navratri has its own spiritual meaning. Devotees give certain types of Prasad to the form of Navdurga they worship. The colors of each day also help women, especially in states like Maharashtra and Gujarat, celebrate with devotion and tradition.

The last day of puja is Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, which means "the victory of good over evil." Devotees celebrate this day with Durga Visarjan and Ayudha Puja, which end the festival with prayers for peace, strength, and prosperity.

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FAQs

When is Shardiya Navratri in 2025??
It starts on September 22 and ends on October 2.

What color does each day of Navratri have?
The color of each day is based on the planet that rules it and shows how Goddess Durga was worshipped that day.