Devotees across India will observe the eighth day of Navratri 2025 on Monday, September 29. This day actually counts as the seventh Navratra in the sequence of the festival. Navratri 2025 is unique because the celebration extends to ten days instead of the usual nine.
The extension happened after one Tithi spanned across two consecutive days. This shift in the lunar calendar changed the schedule of pujas. As a result, devotees will continue their prayers for an additional day, making this year’s festival a rare and significant spiritual event.
Maa Kalaratri appears as the fierce seventh form of Goddess Durga. Devotees revere her as the remover of darkness, ignorance, and even death. She is also called Shubhankari, which means the bringer of good and the giver of auspiciousness. Worshippers believe that she blesses them with strength, takes away their sorrows, and fills their lives with courage and positivity.
Worship of Maa Kalaratri on the Seventh Navratra
On September 29, devotees will worship Maa Kalaratri, the seventh form of Goddess Durga. Maa Kalaratri represents courage and protection, destroying negativity and removing fear. People perform puja rituals, recite mantras, and light lamps to honor her power. Devotees believe that Maa Kalaratri blesses them with strength, peace, and resilience during hardships. Across temples and homes, prayers and offerings take place from early morning until late evening. This day holds special meaning for those who seek divine protection and the courage to overcome challenges in their lives.
Upcoming Ashtami and Navami Celebrations
After the worship of Maa Kalaratri on September 29, the following day, September 30, will be celebrated as Ashtami. Devotees will dedicate this day to Maa Mahagauri, known for her purity and compassion. On October 1, the festival will mark Navami, which honors Goddess Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Durga. These two days hold immense spiritual significance, as many devotees also perform Kanya Pujan rituals by worshipping young girls as embodiments of the Goddess. Together, these celebrations will conclude the extended ten-day Navratri festival in 2025.
Special Significance of Navratri 2025
The extension of Navratri to ten days in 2025 makes the festival historically significant. Devotees believe that this rare occurrence amplifies the blessings of Maa Durga. Each day of Navratri celebrates a different form of the Goddess, and this year’s extension allows people to deepen their devotion. The festival reminds devotees that divine energy guides them through every challenge in life. With Maa Kalaratri’s blessings on the seventh Navratra, followed by Ashtami and Navami, Navratri 2025 will remain memorable for its unique calendar and its powerful spiritual impact.
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