Chaitra Navratri 2027: Date, Tithi, Muhurta & Significance
In 2027, Chaitra Navratri falls on Wednesday, 7 April 2027.
History & Mythology
Chaitra Navratri opens the Hindu lunar year with nine nights devoted to the nine forms of Goddess Durga — from Shailaputri on the first night to Siddhidatri on the ninth. Where the autumn Navratri culminates in Vijayadashami, the spring Navratri culminates in Ram Navami, the birth of Lord Rama, binding the worship of the Goddess to the avatar of dharma itself.
Tradition holds that Brahma began the work of creation on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, which is why Ugadi and Gudi Padwa fall on the same day. Devotees observe nine days of fasting, recite the Durga Saptashati, and perform Kanya Puja on Ashtami or Navami — honouring nine young girls as embodiments of the Goddess. In Bengal and the east this season is echoed later as Basanti Puja, the original spring worship of Durga performed by King Suratha in the Markandeya Purana.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are Hindu festival dates calculated?
Hindu festival dates are calculated using the Panchang — the Vedic almanac based on Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (Moon's asterism), and other astronomical factors. Most festivals fall on specific Tithis in particular lunar months. AstroJanamPatrika calculates these using Swiss Ephemeris, making dates accurate to the minute rather than relying on pre-printed almanacs.
What is Tithi in the Hindu calendar?
Tithi is the lunar day in the Hindu calendar, determined by the angular distance between the Moon and Sun in multiples of 12°. There are 30 Tithis in a lunar month — 15 in the waxing phase (Shukla Paksha) and 15 in the waning phase (Krishna Paksha). Most Hindu festivals are tied to specific Tithis, which is why their Gregorian calendar dates change each year.
Why do Hindu festival dates change every year?
Hindu festivals follow the lunisolar calendar, not the Gregorian solar calendar. Because the lunar year is about 11 days shorter than the solar year, festivals drift earlier each year — and an intercalary month (Adhika Masa) is added roughly every 2–3 years to realign the calendar with the solar year. This is why Diwali, Navratri, and other festivals fall on different Gregorian dates each year.
What is Shubh Muhurta for festival rituals?
Shubh Muhurta is the auspicious time window for performing festival rituals, determined by combining Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Vara, and Choghadiya. AstroJanamPatrika calculates the precise muhurta for each festival based on local sunrise, Tithi end times, and auspicious Nakshatras.
What is Purnima and Amavasya?
Purnima is the full moon day (15th Tithi of Shukla Paksha) when Moon and Sun are 180° apart. Amavasya is the new moon day when they are conjunct. Both are highly significant in the Hindu calendar — Purnima for celebrations and Amavasya for ancestor rituals (Pitru Tarpan). Festivals like Holi, Guru Purnima, and Sharad Purnima all fall on Purnima.