Navratri, the vibrant nine-night festival dedicated to Goddess Maa Durga and her nine divine forms, begins on September 22, 2025, and concludes with Vijayadashami on October 2. This auspicious period symbolises the victory of good over evil and invites devotees worldwide to celebrate with devotion, dance, and prayer.
Warm Wishes for Navratri
- “May this Navratri bring joy, prosperity, and strength to everyone’s lives. Let the divine blessings of Maa Durga inspire courage and wisdom. As we adorn ourselves in the colours of the nine nights, may our spirits shine with positivity and our hearts fill with peace.”
- “May the divine blessings of Goddess Durga fill your life with happiness, health, and success. Celebrate these nine nights with faith and devotion to gain strength and overcome all obstacles.”
- “May Goddess Maa Durga shower you with blessings of courage, health, and success.”
- “Wishing you nine nights full of devotion, dance, and joyful celebrations.”
- “May this Navratri cleanse your mind and soul and bring everlasting happiness.”
- “Let the divine glow of Maa Durga illuminate your path always. Happy Navratri!”
- “नवरात्रि के पावन अवसर पर माँ दुर्गा की कृपा से आपके जीवन में खुशियाँ, समृद्धि और शांति आए। यह त्यौहार आपके दिल को प्रेम और आशा से भर दे। नवरात्रि की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं!”
- “माँ दुर्गा के नौ स्वरूपों की कृपा बनी रहे आप पर और आपके परिवार पर। आपके सभी दुख हर लें और सुख-समृद्धि लाए।”
Sanskrit Mantras for Navratri
- ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे
(Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundaye Vichche)
This powerful mantra invokes Goddess Maa Durga’s energy and protection.
- या देवी सर्वभूतानां माँ स्वरूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
(Yaa Devi Sarvabhutaanam Maa Swaroopena Samsthitaa। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥)
A reverential chant honoring the universal form of the Goddess.
- दुर्गा सुमुखा भव मेरी शरण तुम्हारी॥
(Durga Sumukha Bhava Meri Sharana Tumhari)
A heartfelt prayer seeking refuge in the benevolent form of Durga.
- शुभं नवरात्रिपर्वणि ते अस्तु सदा, मातुः कृपा भवतु निरंतरदा। शुद्धं मनः, धर्ममयः जीवनः, सर्वे भवन्तु सदा सुखिनः॥
(Shubham Navaratri Parvani Te Astu Sada, Matuḥ Kripa Bhavatu Nirantrada. Shuddham Manah, Dharmamayah Jeevanah, Sarve Bhavantu Sada Sukhinah.)
May the auspicious Navratri festival always be favorable to you; may the blessing of the Divine Mother be continuous; may your mind be pure, your life righteous, and may everyone be forever happy.
- या देवी सर्वभूतानां माँ स्वरूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
(Yaa Devi Sarvabhutaanam Maa Swaroopena Samsthitaa. Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah.)
Salutations to the Goddess who resides in all beings and forms the source of all existence.
- देहि सौभाग्यमारोग्यं देहि मे परमं सुखम्।
(Dehi Saubhagyam Arogyaṃ Dehi Me Paramam Sukham.)
O Divine Mother, grant me good fortune, health, and supreme happiness.
Significance and Celebration
Each of the nine nights, or Navratri, honours one of the Navadurgas — Maa Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri. Devotees observe fasting, perform prayers, and partake in cultural festivities like Garba and Dandiya dances. The festival is not only a spiritual awakening but also a celebration of culture, unity, and resilience.
As the devotees chant mantras and light diyas, a deep connection to ancient traditions and cosmic energies is renewed. Navratri instills hope, courage, and the strength to face life’s challenges, reminding all that good always triumphs over evil.
नवरात्रि की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं! (Navratri ki haardik shubhkamnayein!)
Best Wishes on Navratri!
