Festival date and tithi

Maha Navami 2027

महा नवमी

Ninth day of Sharad Navaratri and Durga Puja.

At a glance

When is Maha Navami 2027?

Maha Navami 2027 is on Friday, 8 October 2027. The Hindu date is Shukla Navami, Ashwin.

Also known as: Mahanavami 2027, Ayudha Puja 2027.

Date
Friday, 8 October 2027
Hindu date
Shukla Navami, Ashwin
Tithi checked at
Madhyahna (around solar noon)
Local timing
Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.

Why this date?

Falls on Ashwin Shukla Navami, using the daytime presence of Navami for the India-baseline observance.

For 2027, Samvat resolves the observance to Friday, 8 October 2027, with Shukla Navami, Ashwin. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.

Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculated

Maha Navami 2027 tithi and Panchang details

Date determined by

Lunar tithi

Category

Major festival

Nakshatra

Uttara Ashadha

Dietary practice

Fasting

Significance

Marks the culmination of Navaratri worship before Vijayadashami.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Durga worshipHomaKanya pujaFasting

Observed in

Pan-IndiaWest BengalOdishaAssam

Other years

Common questions

What is the date of Maha Navami 2027?

Maha Navami 2027 is on Friday, 8 October 2027. The Hindu date is Shukla Navami, Ashwin.

What is the tithi for Maha Navami 2027?

Maha Navami is observed on Shukla Navami, Ashwin. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2027 calendar date.

Can the date differ by city?

Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.

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