Navratri 2025 day 1: The nine-day festival begins on September 22 and concludes on October 2 with Vijayadashami or Dussehra. Day 1 is dedicated to Maa Shailputri, the mountain goddess, who marks the beginning of the sacred nine nights. Know the auspicious timings, rituals, puja vidhi and the colour to wear on the first day.
Maa Shailputri, the first among the nine divine forms of Maa Durga, is worshipped on the opening day of Navratri. She is revered as the goddess of prosperity and regarded as the embodiment of Mother Nature, with devotees seeking her blessings for spiritual growth and awakening. Associated with the Moon, considered the giver of all fortunes, she holds a special place in Navratri rituals. As per Drik Panchang, after Goddess Sati’s self-immolation, she was reborn as the daughter of Lord Himalaya, earning the name Shailputri — where “Shail” means mountain and “Putri” means daughter.
Navratri 2025 day 1 Ghatasthapana muhurat
According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious timings for performing Ashwina Ghatasthapana, marking the start of Navratri, are as follows:
- Ashwina Ghatasthapana: Monday, 22 September 2025
- Main muhurat: 6:11 AM to 7:52 AM
- Abhijit muhurat: 11:51 AM to 12:39 PM
- Pratipada tithi: Begins 1:23 AM (22 Sept) and ends 2:55 AM (23 Sept)
- Kanya lagna: 6:11 AM to 7:52 AM
Performing the puja during these auspicious timings is believed to invite prosperity, positive energy and divine blessings for the devotees.
Navratri 2025 day 1 colour
The colour for the first day of Navratri is white, symbolising purity, innocence, and serenity. Wearing white on Monday is believed to invite the blessings of Maa Shailputri, helping devotees feel inner peace, calm, and a sense of security.
Navratri 2025 day 1 puja vidhi and samagri
On Day 1 of Navratri, devotees begin the celebrations by worshipping Maa Shailputri, starting with the important ritual of Ghatasthapana or Kalash Sthapana. During this ceremony, a sacred pot is installed at a sanctified spot in the home, and a diya (lamp) is lit nearby for the entire nine days of the festival. It is considered one of the most significant rituals of Shardiya Navratri.
Devotees also prepare a pan with mud and navadhanya (nine grains), filling it with water. A Kalash is then placed in the water, containing Ganga Jal, coins, supari (betel nut), and akshat (raw rice mixed with turmeric). Five mango leaves are arranged around the Kalash, which is then topped with a coconut.
To complete the setup, devotees place an oil lamp, incense sticks, flowers, fruits, and sweets near the deity. A special bhog of desi ghee is also offered to Maa Shailputri as part of the puja, invoking her blessings for prosperity, peace, and spiritual growth.
Article source: hindustantimes.com
