Ayudha Pooja Timings 2025: Ayudha Pooja or Astra Puja, performed during Navratri (Vijaya Muhurat), is regarded as highly auspicious across South India. This tradition of worshipping everyday instruments and tools will be observed today (October 1, 2025) on Maha Navami. This unique festival is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm, especially in the southern states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Kerala. According to Dirk Panchang, the Vijaya Muhurat is between 2.09 pm and 2.57 pm.
City-Wise Timings For Ayudha Pooja
| City | Start Time | End Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 1:58 PM | 2:47 PM | 48 mins |
| Hyderabad | 2:05 PM | 2:53 PM | 48 mins |
| Vijayawada | 1:57 PM | 2:45 PM | 48 mins |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 2:12 PM | 3:00 PM | 48 mins |
| Bengaluru | 2:09 PM | 2:57 PM | 48 mins |
The Navami Tithi started at 6.06 pm on September 30 and will end at 7.01 pm on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Meanwhile, Mysore Dasara will be observed on October 2. Worshipping weapons, tools, vehicles, and books on Ayudha Pooja is believed to bring prosperity and remove all obstacles.
In many households, Maa Saraswati, the Goddess of wisdom and knowledge, is worshipped on this day. South people decorate their vehicles with banana leaves, flowers, and vermillion today.
