Last Updated: September 21, 2025, 15:10 IST1 / 7 This year, Navratri starts on September 22 and ends on October 2—nine nights of devotion to Goddess Durga’s nine forms. Sep 30: Maha Ashtami. Oct 2: Dussehra & Idol VisarjanADVERTISEMENT3 / 7 Astrologers say removing inauspicious items invites Goddess Durga’s blessings and fills your home with positivity, wealth, and prosperity. 4 / 7 A stopped clock is believed to increase Rahu’s effect, blocking progress and angering Maa Durga. A dried or dead Tulsi plant spreads negativity and displeases both Lord Vishnu and Maa Durga.