Chaitra Navratri 2027: Dates, Ghatasthapana Muhurat, Ashtami
The short answer
Chaitra Navratri 2027 begins on Wednesday, 7 April 2027 and runs nine days to Ram Navami on Thursday, 15 April 2027. Ghatasthapana is performed on the first morning. The same day is kept as Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra and Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka — all three mark Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, the start of the Hindu lunar year.
Chaitra Navratri 2027 runs 7–15 April. Ghatasthapana on 7 April from sunrise to about 7:26 AM (Vaidhriti after), Durga Ashtami 14 April, Ram Navami 15 April. In 2027, this nine-day festival offers a structured timeframe for practitioners to observe ancient rituals rooted in the movement of the luminaries.
Chaitra Navratri 2027 dates, day by day
Each day below is the tithi prevailing at sunrise in New Delhi. No tithi is skipped or repeated in 2027, so the Navratri runs a full nine days, from Wednesday 7 April to Thursday 15 April.
| Day | Date (2027) | Tithi at sunrise | Form of the Devi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Wednesday 7 April | Pratipada | Shailaputri |
| Day 2 | Thursday 8 April | Dwitiya | Brahmacharini |
| Day 3 | Friday 9 April | Tritiya | Chandraghanta |
| Day 4 | Saturday 10 April | Chaturthi | Kushmanda |
| Day 5 | Sunday 11 April | Panchami | Skandamata |
| Day 6 | Monday 12 April | Shashthi | Katyayani |
| Day 7 | Tuesday 13 April | Saptami | Kalaratri |
| Day 8 | Wednesday 14 April | Ashtami (Durga Ashtami) | Mahagauri |
| Day 9 | Thursday 15 April | Navami (Ram Navami) | Siddhidatri |
Ghatasthapana muhurat 2027
The kalash is set up in the first third of the day while Pratipada prevails, and Vaidhriti yoga is avoided. On 7 April 2027 Pratipada holds from before sunrise (it begins at about 5:21 AM IST), but Vaidhriti yoga begins at about 7:26 AM IST and lasts until about 5:37 AM on 8 April. The usable window is therefore short: from sunrise to about 7:26 AM. The Abhijit muhurat that day falls inside Vaidhriti, so it is not the fallback this year.
| City | Ghatasthapana window, Wed 7 Apr 2027 (IST) |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | 6:05 AM to about 7:26 AM |
| Mumbai | 6:28 AM to about 7:26 AM |
| Kolkata | 5:24 AM to about 7:26 AM |
| Chennai | 6:01 AM to about 7:26 AM |
| Bengaluru | 6:12 AM to about 7:26 AM |
| Hyderabad | 6:06 AM to about 7:26 AM |
| Lucknow | 5:51 AM to about 7:26 AM |
Published panchangs put the start of Vaidhriti between 7:25 and 7:27 AM IST depending on the ayanamsha, so finish the sthapana a few minutes before 7:25 AM to be safe.
Durga Ashtami, Sandhi Puja and Ram Navami
Durga Ashtami is Wednesday 14 April 2027 — Ashtami prevails at sunrise and ends at about 3:24 PM IST. The Sandhi Puja, kept in the 48 minutes where Ashtami ends and Navami begins, falls at about 3:00 PM to 3:48 PM IST that afternoon. The same afternoon the Sun enters Mesha (Mesha Sankranti, about 3:30 PM IST), which is why Baisakhi is also on 14 April.
Ram Navami is Thursday 15 April 2027; the Navami tithi ends at about 1:22 PM IST, so the midday puja is kept before then. Kanya puja is done on Ashtami or Navami, following family custom. The Ram Navami 2027 page has the city-wise madhyahna windows.
Frequently asked questions
What is the start date for Chaitra Navratri in 2027?
Chaitra Navratri begins on April 7, 2027, corresponding to the Chaitra Shukla Pratipada.
Is it mandatory to perform elaborate rituals during these nine days?
In Vedic tradition, sincerity and discipline are prioritized over complex rituals. One may observe the period through simple dietary adjustments, meditation, or consistent daily routines that foster a calm and focused state of mind.
Does the Sun enter Mesha (Aries) during Chaitra Navratri 2027?
Yes, but not at the start. When the Navratri begins on 7 April 2027 the Sun is still in Meena (sidereal Pisces); it enters Mesha at about 3:30 PM IST on 14 April, on Durga Ashtami. That solar ingress is Mesha Sankranti, the same day as Baisakhi.
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Correction, 25 September 2026: An earlier question on this page gave wrong times for the 2 August 2027 solar eclipse; it has been removed. From India that eclipse is partial and in the afternoon — verified timings are on our Surya Grahan 2027 page.