Shakambhari Navratri 2025: Dates & Significance of Divine Harvest Goddess

• Shakambhari Navratri 2025 is a Hindu observance dedicated to Goddess Shakambhari, associated with nourishment, harvest, and protection from famine.
• In 2025, the festival will be observed from December 28 to January 3, 2026.
• It begins on Paush Shukla Ashtami (Banada Ashtami) and concludes on Paush Purnima (Shakambhari Jayanti).
• Goddess Shakambhari is worshipped as the Goddess of Vegetation, Harvest, and Sustenance, believed to have ended famine by providing food.
• Devotees observe fasts, perform pujas, and offer vegetables, fruits, and green leaves to the Goddess.

Why It Matters: This festival highlights gratitude for nature and food security.