Chaitra Navratri begins 2027: date and muhurat

चैत्र नवरात्रि प्रारंभ 2027

New Delhi, Delhi · IST

Chaitra Navratri begins 2027 is on 7 April 2027, Wednesday.

Ghatasthapana (Abhijit): 11:58 AM – 12:48 PM
Shukla Pratipada: 5:21 AM to 4:29 AM (8 Apr)

What it is and how it is observed

Chaitra Navratri, the nine nights of Goddess Durga in spring, begins on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada - also the Hindu New Year (Vikram Samvat). Ghatasthapana (installing the kalash) opens the nine days of worship.

How the date is fixed

Chaitra (amanta) Shukla Pratipada: tithi prevailing at sunrise.

Frequently asked questions

When is Chaitra Navratri begins 2027?

Chaitra Navratri begins 2027 is on Wednesday, 7 April 2027.

What is the Chaitra Navratri begins 2027 puja muhurat?

For New Delhi - Ghatasthapana (Abhijit): 11:58 AM – 12:48 PM. Timings vary by city by a few minutes; check the Panchang for your city.

Why is Chaitra Navratri begins 2027 observed on 7 Apr?

The date follows the rule: Chaitra (amanta) Shukla Pratipada: tithi prevailing at sunrise. In 2027 that is 7 April 2027, Wednesday (New Delhi).

Timings vary by city. Every time here is for New Delhi's sunrise, sunset and moonrise; in another city they shift by a few minutes and occasionally the date does too. Dates follow Drik Panchang's Smarta (default) reckoning. Check the Panchang for your own city.

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