Hey — ever wondered “What day of Navratri is today?” and found yourself checking the calendar, the lunar tithi, or messaging friends? I did that too this morning. Since Navratri follows a lunar-based Hindu festival calendar, the numbering of the days shifts a bit each year — let me walk you through what day we’re on right now (for September 28, 2025), and why it matters.
What Is Navratri — Quick Recap
Navratri (or Navaratri) means “nine nights” (and ten days, depending on tradition), during which devotees worship nine forms of Goddess Durga.
Here are a few interesting things about it:
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There are multiple Navratris in a year (seasonal ones), but the Sharad (autumn) Navratri is the most widely celebrated.
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Each day is dedicated to a particular form of the Goddess (like Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, and so on).
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Colors, offerings (bhog), mantras, and rituals vary by day.
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The festival is timed by the lunar calendar (tithis), so the “day number” is tied to the waxing moon (Shukla Paksha) in Ashwin (roughly September–October in the Gregorian calendar).
What Day Is Today (September 28, 2025)?
By cross-checking Navratri 2025 calendars and panchang guides:
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Sharad Navratri 2025 began on September 22.
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On September 27, it was Day 6 (Katyayani puja).
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That means September 28, 2025 is Day 7 of Navratri, when devotees worship Maa Kaalratri.
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According to Hindu almanacs, this is when the sixth lunar day transitions into the seventh, marking the saptami puja.
So today is the 7th day of Navratri (Day 7 / Saptami).
Why Day 7 Matters
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Day 7 is dedicated to Maa Kaalratri, one of the fiercer aspects of Goddess Durga, symbolizing destruction of ignorance, fearlessness, and protection.
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The theme shifts a bit: devotees often introspect, chant mantras for cautiousness and strength, and do rituals meant to remove negativity.
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The color associated with Day 7 (in many traditions) is deep blue / royal blue.
Interesting Facts Related To This Day
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On Day 7, some devotees observe a night vigil called Jagran, staying up late in devotion and prayer.
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The tithi transition (from ṣaṭtī to saptami) happens mid-day in some regions — that’s why astral timings (muhurat) matter to many worshipers.
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The festival’s cycle of colors, deities, and rituals is believed to map spiritual progress: Day 7 is often viewed as a turning point where inner strength becomes crucial.
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While many Americans may think of Navratri in terms of dance (Garba / Dandiya), the deeper religious observance includes fasting, mantra chanting, and daily rituals in Hindu homes worldwide.
My Take
I find it fascinating how a lunar calendar and spiritual tradition blend to guide everyday life. Knowing that today is Day 7 gives a deeper lens to the rituals and colors I see in pictures from India or in local temples abroad. It feels more grounded when you know which form of the Goddess is being worshiped today.
We’ve traced how Navratri 2025 starts, how the days advance, and why today (September 28, 2025) is Day 7 dedicated to Maa Kaalratri.
Did this spark your curiosity about other days (e.g. Day 8 or 9)? Or maybe how Navratri is observed differently in parts of India or abroad? Let me know — I’d love to dig in!