Durga Puja 2027 Date — Thursday, October 7, 2027
When is Durga Puja in 2027? Durga Puja 2027 falls on Thursday, October 7, 2027.
Observance: Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Durga Puja 2026 date · Durga Puja 2028 date
Durga Puja 2027 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:17 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:00 pm |
| Moonrise | 01:11 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:39 am – 05:28 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:45 am – 12:32 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 01:36 pm – 03:04 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Ashtami |
| Nakshatra | Purva Ashadha |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Thu, 7 October 2027 or ask your local mandir.
Durga Puja 2027 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mahalaya (Sarva Pitru Amavasya) | Thu, 30 September 2027 | |
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Thu, 30 September 2027 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Thu, 7 October 2027 | Sandhi puja |
| Maha Navami | Sat, 9 October 2027 | |
| Vijaya Dashami — Durga visarjan | Sat, 9 October 2027 |
Why we celebrate
Day 8 — Mahagauri; Kumari puja and sandhi puja in Bengal.
How it is celebrated
Daily Devi puja, golu/kolu display in South India, garba/dandiya in Gujarat, Durga puja in Bengal. Fasting or sattvic diet through nine days.
Puja timing
Morning and evening puja; Ghatasthapana on Day 1 during Shubh muhurta. Sandhya arati each night.
Foods & offerings
Fasting foods: sabudana, kuttu, fruits, milk. South India: sundal prasadam daily. Bengal: bhog to Ma Durga.
Rituals
- Ghatasthapana (Day 1): establish kalash, invoke Durga, sow barley/jowar.
- Daily: lamp, Devi stotram, offer flowers and naivedyam.
- Color-coded dress optional per day; visit temples for alankaram darshan.
- Kanya puja (invite young girls as Devi) on Ashtami or Navami in many homes.
- Ayudha puja / Saraswati puja on Mahanavami in several regions.
- Vijayadashami: visarjan, sindoor khela, and new beginnings.
Durga Puja dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Durga Puja 2026 date |
| 2027 | Thu, 7 October 2027 |
| 2028 | Durga Puja 2028 date |
| 2029 | Durga Puja 2029 date |
Hindu festivals around Durga Puja 2027
- Dussehra 2027 date — Sat, 9 October 2027
- Sharad Navratri 2027 date — Thu, 30 September 2027
- Sharad Purnima 2027 date — Thu, 14 October 2027
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2027 date — Thu, 30 September 2027
- Karva Chauth 2027 date — Tue, 19 October 2027
- Dhanteras 2027 date — Wed, 27 October 2027
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2027 date — Thu, 28 October 2027
- Diwali 2027 date — Fri, 29 October 2027
- Govardhan Puja 2027 date — Sat, 30 October 2027
- Anant Chaturdashi 2027 date — Tue, 14 September 2027
- Bhai Dooj 2027 date — Sun, 31 October 2027
- Onam 2027 date — Sun, 12 September 2027
Durga Puja 2027 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:45 am – 12:32 pm | 01:36 pm – 03:04 pm | 06:17 am | 06:00 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:02 pm – 12:50 pm | 01:55 pm – 03:24 pm | 06:30 am | 06:22 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:43 am – 12:31 pm | 01:37 pm – 03:06 pm | 06:09 am | 06:05 pm |
| Chennai | 11:32 am – 12:20 pm | 01:26 pm – 02:55 pm | 05:58 am | 05:55 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:40 am – 12:27 pm | 01:33 pm – 03:02 pm | 06:07 am | 06:00 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:00 am – 11:47 am | 12:52 pm – 02:21 pm | 05:29 am | 05:18 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Thu, 7 October 2027.
Durga Puja 2027 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Durga Puja 2027 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Thu, 7 October 2027 is 11:45 am – 12:32 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
