Festivals · 2027
Maha Navami 2027: Friday, 8 October 2027
Maha Navami in 2027 falls on Friday, 8 October 2027. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: shukla navami tithi prevailing at sunset. Abhijit Muhurat runs 11:45 AM – 12:32 PM IST.
The date
Friday, 8 October 2027
Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) 11:45 AM – 12:32 PM IST
Rule: Shukla Navami tithi prevailing at sunset
Reference city: Delhi (IST)
Shubh muhurat windows
Ayudha Puja is performed in the morning and early afternoon — vehicles included, so vehicle deliveries are often timed to it. The Abhijit Muhurat above is the day's anchor window.
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:45 AM – 12:32 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the midday window most digests treat as universally auspicious — Wednesdays excepted (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Maha Navami celebrate?
Maha Navami, the ninth tithi of Sharad Navratri, completes the Navadurga cycle with Siddhidatri. In the South and among artisans everywhere it is Ayudha Puja — tools, vehicles, instruments and books are worshipped as the goddess's own implements.
The story and significance of Maha Navami
Maha Navami is the craftsman's festival: workshops are cleaned, machines garlanded, vehicles decorated with plantain and vermilion, and no tool is used until it has been worshipped.
In Bengal it is the last full day of Durga Puja, ending with the maha aarti before the Dashami farewell. Kanya pujan is performed where it was not done on Ashtami.
Maha Navami dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 October 2026 | Monday | Maha Navami 2026 → |
| 2027 | 8 October 2027 | Friday | This page |
Frequently asked questions
When is Maha Navami in 2027?
Maha Navami in 2027 falls on Friday, 8 October 2027. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: shukla navami tithi prevailing at sunset.
What does Maha Navami celebrate?
Maha Navami, the ninth tithi of Sharad Navratri, completes the Navadurga cycle with Siddhidatri. In the South and among artisans everywhere it is Ayudha Puja — tools, vehicles, instruments and books are worshipped as the goddess's own implements.
What is the shubh muhurat on Maha Navami 2027?
The computed windows for 8 October 2027 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 11:45 AM to 12:32 PM IST. Ayudha Puja is performed in the morning and early afternoon — vehicles included, so vehicle deliveries are often timed to it. The Abhijit Muhurat above is the day's anchor window.
Does the Maha Navami date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Maha Navami is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Maha Navami in 2026?
Maha Navami in 2026 falls on Monday, 19 October 2026. Full windows and notes are on the Maha Navami 2026 page, linked below.
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