Festivals · 2027
Sita Navami 2027: Thursday, 13 May 2027
Sita Navami in 2027 falls on Thursday, 13 May 2027. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon. Abhijit Muhurat runs 11:51 AM – 12:45 PM IST.
The date
Thursday, 13 May 2027
Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) 11:51 AM – 12:45 PM IST
Rule: Classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon
Reference city: Delhi (IST)
Shubh muhurat windows
Worship follows the midday pattern of Ram Navami. The Abhijit Muhurat above is the day's shubh window for the puja.
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:51 AM – 12:45 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 Sita Navami celebrate?
Sita Navami (Janaki Navami) marks the appearance of Sita — found by King Janaka while ploughing a field — on the ninth tithi of Vaishakha's bright half, exactly one month after Ram Navami.
The story and significance of Sita Navami
Sita Navami honours Janaki, the daughter of the earth and of Mithila. Married women keep the day for the long life and virtue of the household, recalling Sita's pativrata ideals.
Observance centres on Ram-Sita temples — especially in Mithila (Janakpur) and Ayodhya — with swing (jhula) rites and recitations from the Ramcharitmanas.
Sita Navami dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 April 2026 | Friday | Sita Navami 2026 → |
| 2027 | 13 May 2027 | Thursday | This page |
Frequently asked questions
When is Sita Navami in 2027?
Sita Navami in 2027 falls on Thursday, 13 May 2027. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon.
What does Sita Navami celebrate?
Sita Navami (Janaki Navami) marks the appearance of Sita — found by King Janaka while ploughing a field — on the ninth tithi of Vaishakha's bright half, exactly one month after Ram Navami.
What is the shubh muhurat on Sita Navami 2027?
The computed windows for 13 May 2027 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 11:51 AM to 12:45 PM IST. Worship follows the midday pattern of Ram Navami. The Abhijit Muhurat above is the day's shubh window for the puja.
Does the Sita Navami date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Sita 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 Sita Navami in 2026?
Sita Navami in 2026 falls on Friday, 24 April 2026. Full windows and notes are on the Sita Navami 2026 page, linked below.
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