From curating your Garba nights to helping you fast while saving cooking time, technology has entered nearly every aspect of Navratri, and 2025 is no different.
This year, the 9-day festival will begin on September 22 and end on October 2. This period includes Maha Navami on October 1 and Vijayadashami on October 2.
Here are 9 ways technology has become a part of the famous festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil:
Garba playlists
Spotify, Gaana, and JioSaavn—or even regular people—roll out curated Garba that are so toe-tapping that you won't be able to resist hitting the dance floor.
Online festive deals
E-commerce platforms like Flipkart and Amazon dedicate entire sections to Navratri specials ahead of the festival—ethnic wear, dandiya sticks, fasting-friendly snacks, you name it—so that you can order up and relax. Many small businesses also go live on social media for direct orders.
Food delivery apps with special menus
Swiggy and Zomato now spotlight fasting-friendly snacks and thalis, perfect if you're feeling ravenous after a dance, or if you need a quick boost before one.
Devotional platforms
YouTube bhajan playlists, in addition to Sadhguru and Art of Living apps, offer meditation support, guided chants and aarti livestreams: handy for those unable to attend the puja in person.
Navigation apps
Google Maps is a lifesaver when various Navratri event venues choke up with traffic, because real-time traffic updates means less time circling, more time dancing.
Event discovery apps
BookMyShow, Paytm Insider, and District list various kinds of Navratri-themed events across major cities. Simply put in your filters, and quickly book your spot.
AR filters for festive selfies
Navratri-themed AR filters often trend on Instagram, Snapchat, and camera applications at this time. From digital ghagras to glowing diyas, the filters are aplenty.
Fitness trackers
Wearables like smart watches turn Garba into a calorie-burning workout, logging your steps and heart rate as you dance the night away.
Streaming platforms for live pujas
YouTube, Facebook, and even temple apps like DevDham and Sri Mandir allow aartis and rituals to be livestreamed across India, bringing Navratri to those who won't be able to celebrate properly.
