Sharad Navratri 2027 starts on 30 September and Dussehra is on 9 October.
| Date | Festival | Key time |
|---|---|---|
| 30 SeptThursday | Sharad Navratri begins (Ghatasthapana) | — |
| 7 OctThursday | Durga Ashtami | 10:59 AM – 01:19 PM |
| 8 OctFriday | Maha Navami | 10:58 AM – 01:19 PM |
| 9 OctSaturday | Dussehra (Vijayadashami) | 01:18 PM – 03:38 PM |
| 15 OctFriday | Sharad Purnima | 05:52 PM |
| 18 OctMonday | Karwa Chauth | 07:30 PM |
Nine days, nine forms
Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri: one form of the Goddess is worshipped each day. Ghatasthapana is on day one, and Kanya Pujan is on Ashtami or Navami.
Questions people ask
When does Navratri 2027 start?
Thursday, 30 September 2027.
When is Dussehra 2027?
Saturday, 9 October 2027.
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