When is Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami in 2025?
Navratri is one of the most auspicious and widely celebrated Hindu festivals, devoted to the worship of Goddess Durga in her nine divine forms. The eighth (Ashtami) and ninth (Navami) days hold special significance: Durga Ashtami (also called Maha Ashtami) is when many perform Sandhi Puja and Kanya Puja, and Maha Navami marks the final major puja before Vijayadashami or Dussehra. Here’s a detailed guide for 2025’s Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami , along with rituals, timings, and how to participate in online navratri puja / navratri pooja / durga navratri puja / navarathri poojan . Key Dates and Tithi: Durga Ashtami & Maha Navami 2025 Festival DayDate in 2025Tithi StartsTithi EndsDurga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami)Tuesday, 30 September 2025 Ashtami Tithi begins on Monday, 29 September 2025 at ~4:31 PM IST Ashtami Tithi ends 30 September 2025 at ~6:06 PM ISTSandhi Kaal (Ashtami-Navami junction) Evening of 30 September~5:42 PM to ~6:30 PM IST (New Delhi) — this is the transitional...