Navratri 2025 begins on September 22 and concludes on October 2 (Dussehra)—a nine-night celebration dedicated to the nine divine forms of Goddess Durga. Vedic Astrology highlights that performing special rituals each day not only honours the Goddess but also aligns cosmic energies in favour of peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth. Below are the nine astrology-based rituals for each day of Navratri 2025 to help you make the most of this festival.
Day 1: Shailputri Puja & Ghatasthapana
The first day marks Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana)—setting up the Kalash (sacred pot) and lighting the Akhand Jyoti. Worship of Goddess Shailputri is done with offerings of ghee to strengthen the Moon’s influence, bringing inner peace, emotional balance, and stability.
Day 2: Brahmacharini Vrat
On Day 2, devotees observe the Brahmacharini Vrat, offering sugar and fresh fruits to the Goddess Brahmacharini. This ritual boosts the power of Mars, enhancing courage, resolve, and success in your professional life.
Day 3: Chandraghanta Puja
Honouring Goddess Chandraghanta, this day’s puja involves offering milk and kheer (a sweet dish). It helps soothe the malefic effects of Rahu—removing obstacles, promoting calm in the home, and supporting steady growth in your career.
Day 4: Kushmanda Puja
On this day, offering pumpkin or malpua (a sweet) and lighting a ghee lamp during Kushmanda Puja is believed to balance the Sun’s energy, fostering leadership qualities, vitality, and recognition.
Day 5: Skandamata Puja
Devotees offer bananas to Goddess Skandamata. In astrology, this ritual strengthens Jupiter, bringing wisdom, wealth, and harmony among family members.
Day 6: Katyayani Puja
Day 6’s ritual involves offering honey to Goddess Katyayani. By aligning Venus, it is thought to encourage harmony in relationships, marital bliss, and material well-being.
Day 7: Kalaratri Puja
On this seasonally intense day, jaggery and sesame are offered to Goddess Kalaratri. The ritual helps pacify Saturn, clears negativity, and assists in overcoming financial hurdles and doubts.
Day 8: Mahagauri Puja
Offer coconut and milk to Goddess Mahagauri. This puja balances the energies of Rahu and Ketu, leading to purity of mind and body, peace of mind, and favourable outcomes in new endeavours.
Day 9: Siddhidatri Puja & Havan
The festival concludes with Siddhidatri Puja and a Navratri Havan (fire ritual). Strengthening Mercury via this ritual invites spiritual growth, fulfilment of desires, and the cultivation of wisdom and communication.
Why These Rituals Matter in Navratri 2025
- Balance planetary energies for stability
- Invite positivity and peace at home
- Improve health, strength, and energy
- Strengthen family bonds and relationships
- Remove negativity and fear
- Boost courage and career growth
- Deepen spiritual connection with Goddess Durga
- Attract blessings and fulfil wishes
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Tips to Maximise the Blessings
- Follow the rituals with sincerity and mindfulness.
- Use fresh and pure offerings wherever possible.
- Maintain cleanliness and simplicity in your worship space.
- Combine puja with prayer or meditation to tune your inner self.
