Ayudha Puja is an important ritual during the Navratri festival, especially on Vijayadashami or Dussehra, which is October 3, 2025. However, Astra Puja (the worship of weapons, tools, vehicles, machinery, etc.) can also be observed on October 1st, 2025, as part of the Ayudha Puja celebrations, which marks the 7th day of the Navratri festival.

Astra Puja is specifically performed to honor weapons (for warriors), tools, and instruments that serve important purposes in our daily lives. On this day, all tools, vehicles, and machinery are cleaned, decorated, and worshipped.

Astra Puja Timings for october 1, 2025:

The best time to perform Astra Puja is during the Aparahna Muhurat, a highly auspicious time in the afternoon for performing the ritual.

· Aparahna Muhurat generally falls between 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

However, the exact muhurats for performing Astra Puja may vary based on the location and the Tithi (lunar phase) of the day. Below are the city-wise muhurats for Astra Puja on October 1, 2025.

City-Wise Ayudha Puja / Astra Puja Muhurat on october 1, 2025:

City

Astra Puja Muhurat

Chennai (Tamil Nadu)

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Bengaluru (Karnataka)

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Delhi

1:15 PM to 3:15 PM

Mumbai (Maharashtra)

1:10 PM to 3:10 PM

Kolkata (West Bengal)

1:05 PM to 3:05 PM

Hyderabad (Telangana)

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)

1:15 PM to 3:15 PM

Jaipur (Rajasthan)

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Ahmedabad (Gujarat)

1:05 PM to 3:05 PM

Patna (Bihar)

1:10 PM to 3:10 PM

General Guidelines for Performing Astra Puja:

1. Clean the Tools/Weapons: Clean your tools, vehicles, and instruments before the puja.

2. Place the Items in the Puja Area: Arrange all the objects you wish to worship (tools, machinery, vehicles, etc.) in a clean space, preferably near an altar or Deity’s photo.

3. Offer Flowers and Incense: Decorate them with flowers, especially marigold or yellow flowers, and offer incense sticks.

4. Perform the Puja Ritual: Offer a tilak (mark of vermilion), and pray for the success and protection of your tools and instruments.

5. Chanting: Recite the Ayudha Puja Mantras or the invocation of Goddess Saraswati, who represents wisdom and the use of all tools and instruments.

6. Light the Lamp (Diya): Light a lamp or deepak to symbolize the divine light and blessings.

7. Perform the Aarti: End the ceremony with the Aarti of Goddess Saraswati or other deities.

Key Rituals to Follow:

· Tools or Vehicles: You can place your car, motorcycles, tools like computers, musical instruments, and other essential work tools.

· Weapons: If you are a traditional practitioner or have symbolic weapons (like a sword or bow), these can also be worshipped.

Conclusion:

On October 1, 2025, Astra Puja (part of Ayudha Puja) is most auspicious during Aparahna Muhurat, which falls between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. The exact timings for your city may slightly vary, but this time frame is generally considered ideal for the worship of tools and instruments.

Performing Astra Puja is a way to express gratitude to the tools, weapons, and equipment that aid in our daily work and livelihood, and it is a beautiful tradition celebrated with much reverence, especially in Southern India and parts of Northern India.

 

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