India celebrates Navratri 2025 starting September 22, coinciding with the launch of GST Bachat Utsav and GST 2.0 reforms. This combination brings a double bonanza for citizens—spiritual blessings and financial relief! Here’s everything you need to know about Day 1 of Navratri and how GST reforms are set to benefit you.
Navratri 2025 Day 1: Shailaputri Puja
The first day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Shailaputri, the daughter of the mountains. She symbolizes purity, strength, and devotion, and worshiping her is believed to bring courage, prosperity, and spiritual growth.
Rituals and Traditions:
Morning Puja: Devotees offer flowers, fruits, and chant mantras.
Fasting: Many observe a fast, consuming fruits, milk, or specially prepared Navratri foods.
Colors of the Day: Yellow is worn to symbolize positivity and energy.
Evening Aarti: Lighting lamps and singing devotional songs to honor the goddess.
Cultural Highlights:
Garba & Dandiya Nights: Communities gather to perform traditional dances.
Fairs & Markets: Vibrant stalls with festive items, sweets, and religious paraphernalia.
Tip: Combine fasting and prayers with mindful reflection and family gatherings to make the first day spiritually and socially rewarding.
GST Bachat Utsav Begins on Navratri
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched GST Bachat Utsav on the first day of Navratri, making this festival a double celebration—spiritual and financial.
Key Highlights:
Tax Relief: Simplified GST structure with 5% and 18% slabs.
Essentials at Lower Prices: Daily-use items such as food, medicines, soap, toothpaste, and insurance now cost less.
Income Tax Relief: Exemption limit raised to ₹12 lakh.
These reforms aim to provide ₹2.5 lakh crore in savings to citizens, benefiting the poor, middle class, and neo-middle class. PM Modi encouraged everyone to support Swadeshi products, combining economic empowerment with patriotic pride.
GST 2.0 Kicks In: Sector-Wise Benefits
In parallel, GST 2.0 reforms officially came into effect today, reducing tax rates for key industries:
Automobile Sector:
Small petrol hybrid cars now taxed at 18% instead of 28%.
Price cuts announced on models like Alto, Swift, Brezza, and Fronx—up to ₹1.29 lakh.
Auto ancillary companies benefit from reduced production costs.
FMCG Sector:
Essentials like soaps, shampoos, biscuits, butter, and coffee now taxed at 5%.
Companies like Hindustan Unilever, P&G, and Graviss Foods are passing on savings to consumers.
Other Beneficiaries:
Cement, Electronics, Consumer Durables, Healthcare all see reduced GST, making products more affordable.
Economic Outlook: GST 2.0 is projected to contribute ₹2 lakh crore to the economy, boosting consumption and growth while coinciding with the festival shopping season.
Why This Combination Matters
Navratri 2025 brings spiritual fulfillment through devotion to Goddess Shailaputri, while GST reforms provide financial relief and savings. Citizens are encouraged to:
Celebrate Navratri with prayers, fasting, and cultural festivities.
Take advantage of GST Bachat Utsav and GST 2.0 to buy essentials and consumer goods at lower prices.
Support Swadeshi products to boost the local economy.
This unique alignment of a religious festival and economic reforms ensures a celebration that enriches both the soul and the wallet.
FAQs
Q: When does Navratri 2025 start?
A: Navratri begins on September 22, 2025, celebrating Goddess Shailaputri on Day 1.
Q: What is GST Bachat Utsav?
A: A government initiative launched on Navratri to provide tax relief and savings on essential goods.
Q: Which items benefit from GST 2.0?
A: Automobiles, FMCG, cement, electronics, consumer durables, and healthcare products see reduced GST rates.
Q: How much savings are expected from GST reforms?
A: GST Bachat Utsav and GST 2.0 together are expected to save citizens ₹2.5 lakh crore.
Q: What color is associated with the first day of Navratri?
A: Yellow, symbolizing positivity, energy, and joy.
Published on : 22nd September
Published by : SMITA
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