Navratri 2022 starts on September 26, Monday and will end with Vijaya Dashami celebration on October 04, Tuesday.
Navratri festival dates in 2022
| Day & Date | Festival | Tithi |
| Monday, September 26 | Ghatasthapana | Pratipada |
| Tuesday, September 27 | Maa Brahmacharini Puja | Dwitiya |
| Wednesday, September 28 | Maa Chandraghanta Puja | Tritiya |
| Thursday, September 29 | Maa Kushmanda Puja | Chaturthi |
| Friday, September 30 | Maa Skandamata Puja | Panchami |
| Saturday, October 1 | Maa Katyayini Puja | Shashti |
| Sunday, October 2 | Maa Kaalratri Puja | Saptami |
| Monday, October 3 | Maa Maha Gauri Puja | Ashtami |
| Tuesday, October 4 | Maa Siddhidaatri Puja, Maha Navami, Vijay Dasami | Navami / Dasami |
Navratri: Nine Avatars of Goddess Durga
For nine nights, people observe the festival with utmost devotion and prayers. Each day is dedicated to one avatar of Durga Maa. Based on this, devotees have to wear the right colours on each day.
Day 1: Shailaputri /Pratipada
On Pratipada, Goddess Shailaputri is worshipped. Shaila means mountain and putri means daughter. Since Goddess Parvati is the daughter of the Mountain God, she is given importance on this day.
Day 2: Brahmacharini/ Dwitya
On Dwitya, Goddess Brahmacharini is a form of Durga Devi and she is one who reduces anger. Hence, the second day is dedicated for this Goddess.
Day 3: Chandraghanta/ Tritya
On Tritiya, devotees worship Chandraghanta. It is believed that she has a third eye and fights against evil demons. During puja, jasmine flowers are offered to make her pleased.
Day 4: Kushmanda/ Chaturthi
On Chaturthi, the day is dedicated for Goddess Kushmanda. Her name means cosmic eggand she is known to spread energy and warmth to everyone.
Day 5: Skandamata/ Panchami
On Panchami, Goddess Skandamata is one who rules over Budha (the Mercury planet). She is revered as it is believed that she is fierce and loving.
Day 6: Katyayini/ Shashti
On the sixh day called Shashti, Durga is said to have taken the form of Devi Katyayani so that she could kill the King of Demons. Women offer prayers to get a peaceful married and family life.
Day 7: Kalaratri/ Saptami
On Saptami, the day is specially dedicated to Goddess Kalaratri. She is said to be fierce and have also frightened the evil spirits all over the universe. She is the most destructive avatar of Kali Devi and rules over Lord Shani (Saturn Planet)
Day 8: Mahagauri/ Ashtami
On the eigth day, people worship Mahagauri. She wears only white clothes on this special day and rides a bull. On this day, Kanya Puja takes place- a special event dedicated for young virgin girls. This day is known as Mahashtami or even Maha Durgashtami. The day is celebrated with dance, fun and prayers.
Day 9: Siddhidaatri/ Navami
On Navami, Devi Siddhidaatri is given importance. She is powerful to fulfill all your wishes and hence the ninth day is dedicated to her.
Day 10: Vijayadashami (Dussehra)
After the 9 days of prayers, the tenth day is kept aside for Vijayadashmi. A day when new things can begin in life. It is also called Vidyarambham- an event where children are introduced into the world of education. Sindhoor Khela is a very important part of the rituals on Vijayadashmi.
Important Timings On Navratri
| Sunrise | September 26, 2022 6:20 AM |
| Sunset | September 26, 2022 6:15 PM |
| Pratipada Tithi Starts | September 26, 2022 3:24 AM |
| Pratipada Tithi Ends | September 27, 2022 3:08 AM |
| Abhijit Muhurat Time | September 26, 11:54 AM – September 26, 12:42 PM |
| Ghatasthapana Muhurta | September 26, 6:20 AM – September 26, 10:19 AM |
Navratri festival dates between 2022 to 2025
| Year | Date |
| 2022 | Monday, 26th of September |
| 2023 | Sunday, 15th of October |
| 2024 | Thursday, 3rd of October |
| 2025 | Monday, 22nd of September |