Written By: N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe | Published : September 19, 2025 6:25 PM IST
Navratri is an auspicious Hindu festival that is observed every year to honour the goddess Durga and her nine divine forms, known as Navadurga. According to Drik Panchang, this year Shardiya Navratri 2025 will kick off on September 22 and will continue till October 2.
On the occasion of Navratri, women adorn themselves with 9 different colours of traditional attire, allocated to each day of Navratri. The Drik Panchang states that each weekday is ruled by one of the planets, which is how the colours are assigned for a particular day.
During these nine-day festivals, devotees engage in several religious activities, like chanting and meditation, to protect themselves from evil eyes and also receive blessings. The nine avatars also represent distinct characteristics of Goddess Durga, and each specific prasad is offered to Navadurga to get her blessings. Many people also take part in fasting for nine days, and only consume fruits, milk and dishes prepared by using Sabudana (tapioca pearls).
Sabudana is a very popular ingredient used to prepare dishes during the nine-day festival. Also known as tapioca pearl, it is one of the best sources of calcium, iron and B vitamins that are crucial to support your digestive system, and boost quick energy, especially during fasting.
Some of the popular dishes people indulge in during Navratri are Sabudana Khichdi, Aloo Kadhi, Samak Rice, and Kheer, to name a few. To elevate your celebrations of Shardiya Navratri 2025, we've put together all that you require to make the best sabudana kichdi from scratch, without having to think twice. Here's a non-sticky Sabudana Khichdi recipe by Carve Your Craving.
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On this special occasion, people typically avoid foods made from grains, onions, garlic, including non-vegetarian items.
Devotees savour foods like fruits, milk, sago, dry fruits, water chestnut flour, etc.
Fasting, pujas, and traditional dances such as Garba and Dandiya are some key rituals of Navratri.
The nine forms of Goddess Durga are Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri.
