when is saraswati puja in navratri 2025

Saraswati Puja in Navratri 2025 is observed primarily on September 30, 2025, which coincides with Vijayadashami (Dussehra) in most regions. However, the Saraswati Puja celebrations during Navratri span four days from September 29 to October 2, beginning with Saraswati Avahan on September 29 and concluding with Saraswati Visarjan on October 2. The main day of Saraswati Puja when students and devotees perform prayers is September 30, 2025, with the auspicious puja time (muhurat) falling between 3:45 PM to 6:08 PM on that day. In South India, Saraswati Puja also includes celebrations like Ayudha Puja and Vidyarambham on October 1, 2025.