Shakambhari Navratri 2025: When will Shakambhari Navratri be celebrated? Learn the method of worship and auspicious time.:

News Topical, Digital Desk : Shakambhari Navratri holds great significance in Hinduism. It is dedicated to Goddess Shakambhari, an incarnation of Goddess Durga. Shakambhari is considered the goddess of fruits, flowers, grains, and vegetables. Religious belief holds that when a severe famine struck the earth and there was widespread chaos, Goddess Durga took this incarnation to protect her devotees. Therefore, she is called "Shakambhari." This Navratri begins on the eighth day of the bright fortnight of the month of Paush and continues until the full moon day. This festival is celebrated with great pomp and show primarily in Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and parts of Uttar Pradesh. Let's explore the key points related to it, which are as follows:

When is Shakambhari Navratri? (Shakambhari Navratri 2025 Date And Time)

According to the Hindu calendar, this year, Shakambhari Navratri will begin on December 28, 2025, and will end on January 3, 2026. This year, Shakambhari Navratri will last for eight days, not nine.

Puja method of Shakambhari Navratri (Shakambhari Navratri 2025 Puja Vidhi)

Kalash Sthapana - Kalash Sthapana is done on the first day of Navratri in the auspicious time, like it is done in Chaitra or Sharadiya Navratri.
Form of the Goddess: Install an idol of Goddess Shakambhari or place a picture of Goddess Durga on a platform covered in red cloth. Offer her a red scarf and the other 16 items of adornment.
Offer vegetables – Offer fruits, vegetables and sweets to the Mother Goddess.
Chanting the mantra - During the worship of Maa Shakambhari, chant the mantra "Om Hreem Shreem Kleem Bhagwati Shakambhari Devyai Namah" 108 times.
Aarti - Recite Durga Saptashati and perform Aarti.
Charity - Donate vegetables, fruits, and grains to the poor and needy during this Navratri. This will alleviate food and financial scarcity.
Havan - Special pujas and havans are performed on the eighth and full moon days. The fast ends on the full moon day.
Do not do these things - During this time, stay away from all kinds of evil things.

Puja Mantra (Shakambhari Navratri 2025 Puja Mantra)

Om Hreem Shreem Kleem Bhagwati Maheshwari Annapurna Swaha॥
ॐ महानारायायी च विदमहे महादुर्गयै धीमही तन्नो शाकम्भरी: प्रचोदायत॥
ॐ सर्वाबाधा विनिर्मुक्तो धानधन्यः सुतान्वितः। There is no doubt about the future of human beings as per their wishes.
Shakai: Palitvishtapa Shatadrisha Shakollasdvigraha. Shankaryashtaphalprada Bhagwati Shakambhari Patu Maa.