Festival date and tithi
Sharad Navaratri 2027
शरद नवरात्रि
Nine nights dedicated to Goddess Durga and her forms.
When is Sharad Navaratri 2027?
Sharad Navaratri 2027 falls on .
Also known as: Sharad Navratri, Navratri, Durga Navratri, Dasara Navaratri.
- Hindu date
- Shukla Pratipada, Ashwin
- Tithi checked at
- Sunrise
- Panchang location
- New Delhi, India
Sharad Navaratri calendar 2027
Sharad Navaratri runs across the Ashwin Shukla fortnight, with important checkpoints at the start, Ashtami, Navami, and Dussehra.
- Sharad Navaratri beginsGhatasthapana and the nine-night autumn Navaratri cycle begin.Shukla Pratipada, Ashwin
- Durga AshtamiThe eighth-day Durga observance during Navaratri.Shukla Ashtami, Ashwin
- Maha NavamiThe ninth-day observance before Vijayadashami.Shukla Navami, Ashwin
- Dussehra / VijayadashamiThe Dashami victory observance after Navaratri.Shukla Dashami, Ashwin
Before you make plans
The start date is not a Ghatasthapana muhurat
Sharad Navratri starts on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada. For Kalash sthapana, check the local Pratipada timings and the Ghatasthapana rules followed by your family or temple. A festival date alone is not an exact installation time.
Plan Ashtami, Navami and Dussehra by their own dates
Use the dates in the festival calendar rather than counting civil days from the start. A tithi can span parts of two dates, and different observances use different times of day. Chaitra Navratri is the separate spring observance.
Why this date?
Starts on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada (1st day of bright fortnight in Ashwin) and lasts 9 nights until Navami. The waxing moon phase is considered ideal for invoking Shakti, typically in September-October.
For 2027, Samvat resolves the observance to Thursday, 30 September 2027, with Shukla Pratipada, 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 calculatedSharad Navaratri 2027 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
HastaDietary practice
FastingSignificance
Celebrates the victory of Durga over Mahishasura.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Sharad Navaratri 2027?
Sharad Navaratri 2027 main observance is on Thursday, 30 September 2027; the schedule begins with Sharad Navaratri begins on Thursday, 30 September 2027. The Hindu date for Sharad Navaratri is Shukla Pratipada, Ashwin. Durga Ashtami is on Thursday, 7 October 2027. Maha Navami is on Friday, 8 October 2027. Dussehra is on Saturday, 9 October 2027.
What is the tithi for Sharad Navaratri 2027?
Sharad Navaratri is observed on Shukla Pratipada, 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.