Sharad Navratri Begins 2027
Friday, October 1, 2027
In 406 days
What this day is
The autumn nine nights of the Goddess (Durga's battle and victory) and the most widely celebrated Navratri. It builds straight into Dussehra. In 2027 the nine nights are expected to run October 1 to 9, with Vijayadashami on October 10.
How families observe it at home
Families set up a Devi altar or golu display, keep fasts according to their own tradition, and gather for garba and dandiya wherever a community hosts them. Ashtami or Navami is kept with kanya puja, honoring young girls as the Goddess.
About this date
Pending verification: estimated from lunisolar reckoning; confirm against a published panchang (e.g. Drik Panchang) before launch.
Lunisolar dates can shift by a day between regional calendars and panchang editions. If this day matters to your family, confirm the local tithi with your panchang or temple before planning.
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Mark Sharad Navratri Begins with a blessing in their name
A personalized blessing for someone you love: every verse quoted from a named source and never invented, delivered as text, audio, or video.