Shardiya Navratri 2025: Why The Festival Lasts 10 Days And Which Goddess Will Be Worshipped Twice
Shardiya Navratri 2025 will be observed for ten days instead of the usual nine, owing to a rare and auspicious astrological event. This year, Tritiya Tithi falls on both 24 and 25 September, which is why Maa Chandraghanta will be worshipped on both days.
Across India, the festival is being celebrated with great devotion. Dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms, Navratri usually spans nine days. However, this year’s celestial alignment has created an extended festival, considered highly auspicious by astrologers. The occurrence of a ‘Vriddhi Tithi’ is believed to bring added blessings for devotees.
Why Navratri Is 10 Days in 2025
According to the Hindu Panchang (calendar), no dates are omitted this year. Instead, an extra day has been added, making the festival ten days long.
Astrologers explain that the overlap of Tritiya Tithi across two days – 24 and 25 September has resulted in this unique extension. Since Maa Chandraghanta, the married form of Goddess Parvati, is traditionally worshipped on the Tritiya Tithi, she will be honoured on both dates this year.
The additional day is regarded as a divine opportunity for more devotion and prayer, giving devotees extended time to seek blessings from the goddess.
Shardiya Navratri 2025 Calendar: Goddess Worship Schedule
22 September 2025 – Day 1: Maa Shailaputri
23 September 2025 – Day 2: Maa Brahmacharini
24 September 2025 – Day 3: Maa Chandraghanta
25 September 2025 – Day 3 (Vriddhi Tithi): Maa Chandraghanta
26 September 2025 – Day 4: Maa Kushmanda
27 September 2025 – Day 5: Maa Skandamata
28 September 2025 – Day 6: Maa Katyayani
29 September 2025 – Day 7: Maa Kalaratri
30 September 2025 – Day 8: Maa Mahagauri / Maa Siddhidatri
1 October 2025 – Day 9: Maa Siddhidatri
This rare ten-day celebration is seen as a special blessing, offering devotees more time for worship, rituals, and spiritual practices.
Disclaimer: This article is based on popular beliefs and astrological interpretations. NewsPoint does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided.
Across India, the festival is being celebrated with great devotion. Dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms, Navratri usually spans nine days. However, this year’s celestial alignment has created an extended festival, considered highly auspicious by astrologers. The occurrence of a ‘Vriddhi Tithi’ is believed to bring added blessings for devotees.
Why Navratri Is 10 Days in 2025
According to the Hindu Panchang (calendar), no dates are omitted this year. Instead, an extra day has been added, making the festival ten days long.
Astrologers explain that the overlap of Tritiya Tithi across two days – 24 and 25 September has resulted in this unique extension. Since Maa Chandraghanta, the married form of Goddess Parvati, is traditionally worshipped on the Tritiya Tithi, she will be honoured on both dates this year.
The additional day is regarded as a divine opportunity for more devotion and prayer, giving devotees extended time to seek blessings from the goddess.
Shardiya Navratri 2025 Calendar: Goddess Worship Schedule
22 September 2025 – Day 1: Maa Shailaputri
23 September 2025 – Day 2: Maa Brahmacharini
24 September 2025 – Day 3: Maa Chandraghanta
25 September 2025 – Day 3 (Vriddhi Tithi): Maa Chandraghanta
26 September 2025 – Day 4: Maa Kushmanda
27 September 2025 – Day 5: Maa Skandamata
28 September 2025 – Day 6: Maa Katyayani
29 September 2025 – Day 7: Maa Kalaratri
30 September 2025 – Day 8: Maa Mahagauri / Maa Siddhidatri
1 October 2025 – Day 9: Maa Siddhidatri
This rare ten-day celebration is seen as a special blessing, offering devotees more time for worship, rituals, and spiritual practices.
Disclaimer: This article is based on popular beliefs and astrological interpretations. NewsPoint does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided.
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