When is Shardiya Navratri 2025? Why the festival will be longer this year; full calendar
Shardiya Navratri, a nine-day festival in India, honors goddess Durga and her nine avatars. Fasting and consuming satvik foods are customary, with Durga Puja as the highlight. This year, Navratri will last for ten days, starting on September 22 and ending on October 2, with each day dedicated to a different form of Durga.