Vedic calendar
Sharad Navratri 2027
Nine autumn nights honouring the nine forms of Goddess Durga.
Thursday, 30 September 2027 in New Delhi
Ashwin Shukla Pratipada: 08:06 on Thursday, 30 September 2027 to 05:36 on Friday, 1 October 2027 (India time)
| New Delhi | Thu, 30 Sept 2027 | |
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| London | Thu, 30 Sept 2027 | |
| New York | Thu, 30 Sept 2027 | |
| Sydney | Fri, 1 Oct 2027 |
Please verify: The tithi does not cover the usual observance time on any day.
What it is
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada. Each of the nine nights honours a form of Durga (the Navadurga), and the festival culminates in Durga Ashtami, Maha Navami and Vijayadashami.
Traditional significance
It is a season of devotion, fasting, music and dance, celebrating the victory of light over darkness and of courage over fear.
History and culture
It is celebrated with Garba and Dandiya in Gujarat, Durga Puja in Bengal, Golu (displays of dolls) in Tamil Nadu, and Saraswati Puja and Ayudha Puja in Kerala and Karnataka.
A suggested practice
Nine nights of light · about 5 minutes
- Each evening, light a lamp or candle (safely).
- Name one fear, and one quality that helps you face it.
- Close with a short prayer or a moment of silence.
Affirmation
Courage and grace grow in me each day.
Reflection question
What would I do if I trusted my inner strength?
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Astrological and traditional meanings are offered for reflection and cultural understanding. They are symbolic, not scientific predictions, and never a substitute for medical, legal or financial advice.