The Hindu New Year 2027 begins on Wednesday, 7 April 2027. The same day is Gudi Padwa, Ugadi and the first day of Chaitra Navratri. Ram Navami (15 April) falls on the ninth day.
| Date | Festival | Key time |
|---|---|---|
| 7 AprWednesday | Gudi Padwa / Ugadi / Chaitra Navratri begins | — |
| 15 AprThursday | Ram Navami | 11:04 AM – 01:39 PM |
| 20 AprTuesday | Hanuman Jayanti | — |
Chaitra Navratri 2027: nine days, nine forms
| Day | Date | Form of the Goddess |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 7 Apr Wednesday | Shailputri |
| Day 2 | 8 Apr Thursday | Brahmacharini |
| Day 3 | 9 Apr Friday | Chandraghanta |
| Day 4 | 10 Apr Saturday | Kushmanda |
| Day 5 | 11 Apr Sunday | Skandamata |
| Day 6 | 12 Apr Monday | Katyayani |
| Day 7 | 13 Apr Tuesday | Kalaratri |
| Day 8 | 14 Apr Wednesday | Mahagauri |
| Day 9 | 15 Apr Thursday | Siddhidatri |
Sometimes a tithi is skipped or repeated, so some panchangs may show eight or ten days. This table shows the usual order.
How the New Year is welcomed
- In Maharashtra a decorated gudi (a bamboo with cloth and a pot) is raised outside the home.
- In Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, Ugadi pachadi with six tastes is made.
- Kalash sthapana and Devi puja begin at home.
Questions people ask
When is Gudi Padwa 2027?
Wednesday, 7 April 2027.
When is Ram Navami 2027?
Thursday, 15 April 2027.
When is Hanuman Jayanti 2027?
Tuesday, 20 April 2027.
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