Navratri at Ambika Mata Mandir at Shirwal near Khandala in
Satara District is observed in Ashwin month. It is one of the most popular
Shakti temples in Satara District. The 2025 Navratri festival at Shirwal Ambika
Mata Temple is from September 22 to October 1, 2025. The 9-day annual
Navratri festival attracts thousands of people to this popular Shakti Shrine in
eastern Maharashtra.
Goddess Ambika is one of the popular names of Goddess Durga
and the name is widely used in western parts of India.
Rural rituals associated with Goddess Shakti and Durga are
performed during the nine-day period at the temple. Ashtami and Navami during
Navratri are the most important dates here.
Navratri at Ambika Mata Mandir is annually held from Ashwin
Shukla Paksha pratipada tithi to Navami tithi or the first to ninth day of
waxing phase of moon in Ashwin month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar
followed in Maharashtra.