Navratri 2025 Vrat Paran : After observing a nine-day fast during Navratri, many people break their fast on Ashtami, some on Navami, and some even on Dashami. Find out when to break your Navratri fast: October 1st or 2nd.

Shardiya Navratri 2025 Vrat Paran: Sharadiya Navratri begins on the Pratipada Tithi of the month of Ashwin and ends on the Navami Tithi. During Navratri, devotees also observe a fast for nine days. This year, Navratri began on September 22 and will conclude on October 1. Dashami Tithi will be on October 2, 2025.

People observe a fast on the auspicious occasion of Navratri. However, there are different opinions and beliefs regarding the breaking of the fast. Many break their fast on the Ashtami Tithi after worshipping the girl child, while others break their fast on the Navami Tithi after worshipping the girl child and performing a havan. Still, some break their fast on the Dashami Tithi after observing the nine-day fast. However, the Navratri fast should be broken only on an auspicious day and during an auspicious time. Here's how to clear all the confusion surrounding breaking the fast.

On which day should we break our fast, October 1 or 2?

Many people break their Navratri fast on Ashtami, some on Navami, and some even on Dashami. You should break your fast according to your beliefs and traditions. However, keep in mind that breaking the fast at the correct time and according to the correct method is essential. Therefore, know the auspicious time for breaking the fast for those who break their fast on Ashtami, Navami, or Dashami.

• Ashtami Parana Timing: The Ashtami Tithi of Navratri falls on Tuesday, September 30th. Ashtami Tithi begins at 4:33 pm on Monday, September 29th, and continues until 6:06 pm on Tuesday. According to astrology, Ashtami will be observed at sunrise on September 30th, so Durga Ashtami will be valid only on Tuesday. Many people break their fast after Kanya Pujan. Others, following the Udayatithi, break their fast the next day. If you break your fast after Kanya Pujan on Ashtami, the Ashtami Tithi will end at 6:06 pm. You can then break your fast.
• Navami Tithi Parana Time: Some people break their fast on Navami after performing Kanya Pujan or performing a havan (fire sacrifice) on the Navami Tithi. It should be noted that Navami Tithi will last until 7 pm on October 1st. You can break your fast after this time, or break it on Dashami Tithi after completing the nine-day fast.

Navratri fasting time (Navratri 2025 Vrat Paran Time)

It is auspicious to break the Navratri fast on the Dashami Tithi after observing a nine-day fast. Those who vow to fast for nine days should break their fast on the Dashami Tithi. October 2nd will be Vijayadashmi. It is auspicious to break the Navratri fast when the Dashami Tithi is strong. Therefore, the auspicious time to break the fast on October 2nd, 2025, will be after 6:15 am.

What to eat and what not to eat during Navratri fasting

To break the fast of Navratri, eat only pure foods. Avoid garlic, onion, or salty foods. You can also break the fast with Prasad offered to Mother Goddess.