Durga Mata
Triratri Vrata is a three-day Puja during Navratri Durga Puja. In 2025, Triratri Navratri Pooja begins on September 29 and ends on October 1. Usually, it begins on Maha Saptami with Saraswati Avahan and ends with Saraswati Balidan or visarjan on Mahanavami day. As last three days of Navratri are dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, it is also referred to as Saraswati Pujan.
In Maharashtra, Gujarat and other North Indian states, Triratri Vrata begins on 10 October.
The same rituals of Navratri are followed during Triratri Vrata. Kalasha Sthapana is performed before starting the puja on first day and Kalasha will be moved after the completion of Puja on third day. Those who unable to perform the Navratri Puja for nine days, would prefer Triratri Vrata observance.
29 September 2025 – Devi Triratri Kalasha Sthapana, Saraswati Avahan, Mahalakshmi Pujan (श्री सरस्वतीदेवी आवाहन) (त्रिरात्रोत्सवारंभ; श्री महालक्ष्मी पूजन; श्री सरस्वतीदेवी पूजन)
30 September 2025 – Maha Ashtami, Durgashtami (आयुध नवमी; एकरात्रोत्सवारंभ; दुर्गाष्टमी; महाष्टमी; श्री सरस्वतीदेवी पूजन हेतु बलिदान)
1 October 2025 – Mahanavami & Saraswati Devi Udwasanam (नवरात्रोत्थापन; महानवमी; विजयादशमी; सरस्वतीदेवी विसर्जन; सीमोल्लंघन)
Durga Puja on Moola Nakshatra during Navratri is dedicated to Saraswati Puja. It falls on October 1.
In some places, even in Triratri vrata all the three goddesses – Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Maha Saraswati are worshipped.
Triratrotsav in Navratri refers to the division of the nine nights of Navratri into three sets of three nights each, with each set dedicated to one of the three Gunas (qualities or modes of nature) and corresponding divine aspects of Goddess Durga.
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The first three nights represent Tamas Guna (inertia, darkness, ignorance). These nights are dedicated to forms of the goddess linked to overcoming inertia and darkness.
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The middle three nights symbolize Rajas Guna (activity, passion, restlessness). These nights focus on goddess forms that represent dynamic power, action, and transformation.
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The last three nights correspond to Sattva Guna (purity, harmony, knowledge). These nights are devoted to the goddess’s manifestations that promote wisdom, balance, and spiritual purity.
This three-fold division emphasizes spiritual progress through overcoming inertia, harnessing active energy constructively, and culminating in tranquil wisdom and harmony. The final tenth day (Vijayadashami) celebrates the victory of divine power and truth over evil.
In essence, the Triratrotsav concept enriches Navratri’s spiritual significance by linking the nine days to the journey of moving from darkness to light, from ignorance to knowledge, aligning with the deeper symbolism of the festival.