As part of the Navaratri festival in 2025, devotees will observe Saraswati Pooja and Ayudha Pooja on October 1, followed by Vijaya Dashami on October 2. These rituals are performed to seek blessings for knowledge, skill, and success in studies, work, and professional life.
October 1, 2025 – Saraswati Puja and Ayudha Pooja Auspicious Time ( Nalla Neram)
Morning: 09:10 AM to 10:20 AM and 10:40 AM to 11:50 AM
Evening: 04:30 PM to 05:30 PM; after 6:00 PM, no specific time limit
October 2, 2025 – Vijaya Dashami Auspicious Time ( Nalla Neram)
Morning: 07:45 AM to 08:50 AM and 10:40 AM to 12:00 PM
Evening: After 6:00 PM (Dashami ends at 3:45 PM)
Note: For Vijaya Dashami, performing the Pooja before 3:45 PM is considered the most auspicious time.
Pooja Guidelines:
1. Clean all tools, books, vehicles, and instruments before the Pooja.
2. Apply sacred water (Thiruneeru), sandal paste, and kumkum on the items.
3. Place items in front of the deity and offer foods such as sakkarai pongal, puliyodarai, sundal, puffed rice, and fruits.
4. At home, worship images of gods and goddesses with coconut, banana, flowers, betel leaves, incense, and lamps.
5. Students, workers, and vehicle owners pray for success in education, work, and professional endeavors.
Important Observations:
– Ensure the worship area is clean and calm.
– Avoid anger, arguments, or negative thoughts during the rituals.
– Meditate and focus your mind on the deity for better results.
– Offering prayers to educational materials, business tools, and machinery is believed to bring progress in studies and work.
These rituals celebrate both knowledge and the tools we use in our daily life, emphasizing growth, learning, and prosperity.
