Dasara Navaratri 2025 Dates: Telugu Calendar & Vijayadashami (IST)
Published September 20, 2025 · Last updated
Dasara Navaratri 2025 Dates: day-wise Telugu calendar (IST) from 22 Sep–1 Oct; Vijayadashami 2 Oct 2025. Tithis, puja notes & tips.
- Navaratri 2025 (Sharad): 22 Sep 2025 (Mon) – 1 Oct 2025 (Wed), Pratipada to Navami (IST).
- Vijayadashami/Dussehra: 2 Oct 2025 (Thu) with Dashami tithi and Vijay Muhurat in the afternoon.
- Telugu month: Ashwayuja masam starts 22 Sep; aligns with Navaratri cycle.
Dasara Navaratri 2025 Dates (Telugu Calendar – IST)
Below is the day-wise mapping of Ashwayuja Shukla Paksha tithis to Gregorian dates for Hyderabad/Telangana timezone.
| Day | Telugu Tithi & Devi Puja | Date (IST) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Pratipada (Ghatasthapana, Shailaputri Puja) | అశ్వయుజ శుక్ల ప్రతిపద | Mon, 22 Sep 2025 | Auspicious Ghatasthapana; colour of the day often white. |
| Day 2 – Dwitiya (Brahmacharini) | అశ్వయుజ శుక్ల ద్వితీయ | Tue, 23 Sep 2025 | Chandra Darshan. |
| Day 3 – Tritiya (Chandraghanta) | అశ్వయుజ శుక్ల తృతీయ | Wed, 24 Sep 2025 | Sindoor Tritiya observance. |
| Day 4 – Chaturthi (Kushmanda) | అశ్వయుజ శుక్ల చవితి | Thu, 25 Sep 2025 | — |
| Day 5 – Panchami (Skandamata) | అశ్వయుజ శుక్ల పంచమి | Fri, 26 Sep 2025 | — |
| Day 6 – Shashthi (Katyayani) | అశ్వయుజ శుక్ల షష్ఠి | Sat, 27 Sep 2025 | — |
| Day 7 – Saptami (Kalaratri) | అశ్వయుజ శుక్ల సప్తమి | Sun, 28 Sep 2025 | Saraswati Avahana in many Telugu homes. |
| Day 8 – Ashtami (Durga Ashtami, Mahagauri, Sandhi Puja) | అశ్వయుజ శుక్ల అష్టమి | Mon, 29 Sep 2025 | Ashtami/ Sandhi Puja window per local panchangam. |
| Day 9 – Navami (Siddhidhatri, Saraswati Puja) | అశ్వయుజ శుక్ల నవమి | Tue, 30 Sep 2025 | Many complete Akhanda Deepam and Ayudha Puja on Navami evening. |
| Vijayadashami / Dussehra (Dashami) | విజయదశమి – దశమి తిధి | Thu, 2 Oct 2025 | Vijay Muhurat 2:09–2:56 PM (IST); Dashami 7:01 PM Oct 1 → 7:10 PM Oct 2. |
Telugu Panchangam sources place Ashwayuja masam from 22 Sep–21 Oct 2025, confirming the month frame for Navaratri.
How to observe (Telugu home puja quick guide)
- Kalasham & Akhanda Deepam: Set up on Pratipada morning; keep lamp continuously through Navami if possible.
- Naivedyam (satvik): Pongali, paramannam, pulihora, vadapappu, payasam—rotate through the nine days.
- Books/Tools (Ayudha Puja): Clean and place on Navami evening; do Vijaya alankaram on Dashami.
- Shubha muhurtham: For vidyarambham/vehicles, use Vijay Muhurat on 2 Oct within your regional panchangam window.
Trend Note (Telugu states): Bathukamma in Telangana coincides with Ashwayuja Shukla days; Saddula Bathukamma falls near Durga Ashtami/Navami.
Common questions
Are these dates valid across India?
Yes, Sharad Navaratri starts 22 Sep 2025 pan-India; local muhurat times can vary by city. Use your city’s Telugu panchangam for exact puja windows.
Why is Vijayadashami on 2 Oct when Navami is 30 Sep?
Because Dashami tithi spans Oct 1 evening to Oct 2 evening, hence Vijayadashami on 2 Oct with afternoon Vijay Muhurat.
Does Tirumala Brahmotsavam overlap?
Yes—Salakatla Brahmotsavams fall 22 Sep–1 Oct 2025, overlapping Navaratri in Ashwayuja.
For Telugu families, mark 22 Sep–1 Oct 2025 for Dasara Navaratri 2025 Dates, and celebrate Vijayadashami on 2 Oct 2025. Align your home puja to Ashwayuja Shukla tithis, and consult a local panchangam for muhurats.
- By Tirumala Tirupati Online Team — Last Updated 19 Sep 2025 (IST).
- Last Reviewed: 19 Sep 2025 — ✅ Verified by TTO Editorial Team.
Useful Links
- TTD Brahmotsavams overlap (context) — Hindupad Ashwayuja 2025 note. (HinduPad)
- Sharad Navratri 2025 day-wise (reference) — DrikPanchang Navratri 2025 calendar. (Drik Panchang)
- Vijayadashami 2025 muhurat (IST) — DrikPanchang Vijayadashami timings. (Drik Panchang)
- Start date (neutral confirmation) — timeanddate.com: First day of Navratri 2025 in India. (Time and Date)
- Ashwayuja masam window (Telugu) — Prokerala Telugu Calendar & Telangana Telugu Calendar. (Prokerala)
Editor’s Note — Indian Festivals 2026 Dates Update
Most pan-India Hindu festival dates — including Ugadi, Ram Navami, Akshaya Tritiya, Guru Purnima, Varalakshmi Vratam, Krishna Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Navaratri, Deepavali, Karthika Pournami, and Vaikuntha Ekadasi — are determined by the panchangam and may vary by a day between regional almanacs (Drik, Vakya, TTD, Kanchi, etc.). Start and end timings are tithi-based and differ by sunrise location.
- For TTD-aligned festival dates, always cross-verify against the TTD Parabhava Nama Samvatsara Panchangam 2026–27, officially released on 19 March 2026, available via the TTD publications portal.
- Regional and state-specific holidays are also listed under official circulars on ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in.
When dates in this guide differ from your local panchangam, follow your family purohit’s guidance.
