Sharad Navratri begins (Ghatasthapana)
First day of Sharad Navratri; Ghatasthapana in the morning.
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- CategoryFestival Major
- DeityMaa Durga
- Defining tithi / momentShukla Paksha Pratipada: to
- Lunar monthAshwin Shukla Paksha (same name in Amanta and Purnimanta)
Ghatasthapana Muhurat · Friday, 1 October 2027
Chitra Nakshatra: to — traditionally avoided for Ghatasthapana, but not prohibited.
For Sharad Navratri, Ghatasthapana is done on Pratipada in the first third of the day, within the dual-nature (Dvisvabhava) lagna rising at sunrise — normally Kanya. Pratipada must prevail; it is not done at night. If the morning window is not available, Abhijit Muhurat is used. Family and regional practices vary.
Timings on Friday, 1 October 2027
Rule applied: Smarta — The tithi covers the required time on this day only.
Questions about Sharad Navratri begins (Ghatasthapana)
When is Sharad Navratri begins (Ghatasthapana) 2027?
Sharad Navratri begins (Ghatasthapana) 2027 is on Friday, 1 October 2027.
On which tithi is Sharad Navratri begins (Ghatasthapana) observed?
Sharad Navratri begins (Ghatasthapana) is observed on Shukla Paksha Pratipada of Ashwin Shukla Paksha (same name in Amanta and Purnimanta).
Which deity is Sharad Navratri begins (Ghatasthapana) dedicated to?
Sharad Navratri begins (Ghatasthapana) is dedicated to Maa Durga.
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How the date is determined
- The date is Ashwin Shukla Paksha Pratipada; the month name is the same in the Amanta and Purnimanta systems.
- It falls on the day when this tithi prevails at local sunrise (udaya tithi).
- If the tithi is present at two sunrises (a vriddhi tithi), the first day is taken.
- If the tithi does not touch that period on any day (a kshaya tithi), the Hindu day on which the tithi prevails longest is used.
- In a year with an Adhik month of the same name, it is observed in the regular (Nija) month.
Traditional variation
This is the date given by the rule shown above for the selected place. It is not the only valid date: regional Panchangs, family customs and sampradayas may observe it on a different day.
Rule source: Tithi–kaal rule of the Dharmashastra digests (Nirnaya Sindhu / Dharma Sindhu), as applied by modern drik-ganita (computed) Panchangs
Traditions may vary by region and Panchang convention. Times are shown for the selected place, time zone and calculation profile.
Calculated with engine 1.4.5 · rules rules-2026-11-11-bd95bd9b · profile north-lahiri-calibrated v1 · ayanamsa lahiri_drik_compat · astronomy-engine@2.1.19 · Asia/Kolkata
Dates in 2026
| Date | Defining tithi / moment | Time windows | Decision notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2026 (Sun)
Ashwin Shukla Paksha (same name in Amanta and Purnimanta) |
Shukla Paksha Pratipada: to | — | Standard rule applied |
Dates in 2027
| Date | Defining tithi / moment | Time windows | Decision notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2027 (Fri)
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Ashwin Shukla Paksha (same name in Amanta and Purnimanta) |
Shukla Paksha Pratipada: to | — | Standard rule applied |