Celebrate this Navratri with these 20 heartfelt wishes, quotes, and greetings for your loved ones.
The festive season has officially begun as Shardiya Navratri 2025 started today, 22 September, and will end with Vijayadashami, or Dussehra, on 2 October. Devotees are participating in traditional pujas, fasting, devotional bhajans, and colorful Garba and Dandiya nights, both in India and around the world.
The Meaning and Spirit of Navratri
Navratri, meaning “nine nights,” is an occasion to worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga from Shailaputri to Siddhidatri. The celebrations begin with ghatasthapana (setting up of the sacred pot followed by puja each day), chanting of mantras, and preparing bhog special to that goddess for each of the nine days. In addition to devotion, Navratri is also about meeting friends and people, music, dance, and cultural programs.
Dates, Muhurat, and Day-Wise Celebrations
Shardiya Navratri will be celebrated from 22 September to 2 October in 2025. Each of the nine days is associated with a particular goddess, color, and food to follow; while devotees eagerly await the opportunity to follow traditions with devotion, they also check the local panchang to perform ghatasthapana and aartis there according to the most auspicious moments.
Colors and Bhog for Each Day The beloved tradition of wearing a different color each day continued this year, along with colors representing purity, courage, prosperity, and strength. Many families also prepare special sattvic bhog (food offerings), which may include kheer, puri, halwa, or fruits, for the goddess. These are considered to bring blessings, peace, and prosperity.
How different parts of India celebrate Navratri
Gujarat: Commonly considered the heart of Garba and Dandiya celebrations, in cities like Ahmedabad, the grand festivities, community dance competitions, and themed evenings bring in large crowds, making it a festival to remember.
West Bengal: Navratri and Durga Puja go hand in hand in the state of West Bengal, where breathtaking pandals, grand idols, rituals, and cultural events bring entire neighborhoods together.
Across India and Abroad: From South Indian temples to Indian communities abroad, devotees observe the festivities in different ways with prayers, bhajans, and cultural events. Although the customs may share similarities, the devotion to Maa Durga is universal.
Tips for Devotees and Travellers
With large gatherings expected, organizers are urging devotees to book tickets early for Garba events, follow crowd safety guidelines, and take special care of children and senior citizens. Travellers travelling to major hub celebrations, like those in Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Delhi, are encouraged to arrange housing and transport in advance and make their travels easier on themselves.
Heartfelt Navratri Wishes, Messages, and Quotes
- May Maa Durga bless your life with happiness, health, and courage. Happy Navratri! 🌸
- Nine nights of devotion, nine nights of power—wishing you strength and joy always. ✨
- Let the divine light of Maa Durga remove all darkness from your life this Navratri. 💫
- Celebrate these nine days with faith and positivity, and may your home be filled with blessings. 🌸
- Maa Durga’s power inspires you to overcome challenges and start fresh. 💫
- Wishing you and your family peace, prosperity, and happiness this Navratri season. 🌟
- Shubh Navratri! May Maa Durga protect you from all negativity and guide your path. ✨
May the rhythm of Garba and Dandiya bring joy and energy to your soul. 🌸 - This Navratri, may you find inner strength and wisdom to achieve your dreams. 🌼
- Navratri is about the victory of good over evil—may it bring success in all you do. 🌷
- Nine colors, nine forms of Devi—may each one bring positivity in your life. 😊
- Let every day of Navratri bring new hope, new happiness, and new opportunities. 🙌
- Maa Durga’s divine energy fills your heart with love and light this festive season. 💫
- Wishing you bright, colorful, and blessed nights of devotion this Navratri. 💫
- May your prayers be heard and dreams come true during these sacred nine days. 🙏
- Celebrate this Navratri with devotion, dance with joy, and welcome Maa Durga into your heart. 🙌
- May Maa Durga give you strength to conquer fears and live with confidence. 🌟
- This Navratri, may your life shine as bright as the diya on the puja altar. 💫
Wishing you harmony, happiness, and togetherness with loved ones this festive season. 🙏 - Let this Navratri mark the start of success, love, and endless prosperity in your life.✨
In 2025, Navratri is a true merger of past traditions and present-day celebrations—from fasting and prayers to Garba nights and sending digital wishes. Whether you choose to be at home in prayer or to share colorful posts in the digital space, one thing is for certain: each year, the theatre of Navratri continues to forge bonds of faith, happiness, and togetherness.
