Maha Navami 2027 — Friday 8 October
మహా నవమి 2027
Ashwina Shukla Navami · Ayudha Puja / Sarasvati Puja / Navratri Day 9 · Navami Tithi 8 Oct 06:30 IST – 9 Oct 09:04 IST · Navami prevails through the aparahna of 8 Oct, 13:03 – 15:31 IST, which is when Ayudha Puja and the Navami hawan are done (Hyderabad)
Maha Navami 2027 (also called Ayudha Puja / Sarasvati Puja / Navratri Day 9) falls on Friday, 8 October 2027. Maha Navami is the ninth and final night of Navratri, when the Devi is worshipped as Siddhidatri and as Mahishasura Mardini in the act of the victory. Tools, books, instruments and vehicles are placed before the goddess for Ayudha Puja, because the day honours the instrument as much as the hand that wields it. In 2027 the Navami tithi begins at 06:30 on 8 October and prevails through the aparahna of the same day, which is the portion the Navami rites require — so the observance is 8 October and Vijayadashami follows on 9 October. Primary observance: Siddhidatri puja and the Navami hawan that closes the nine-day worship, Ayudha Puja with tools, machines, books and vehicles cleaned and decorated with sandal, kumkum and banana leaves, Saraswati Puja and the placing of a child first slate or first book, Kumari Puja where Ashtami was not kept, and the Navratri fast broken after the hawan. Recommended muhurat: Navami Tithi 8 Oct 06:30 IST – 9 Oct 09:04 IST · Navami prevails through the aparahna of 8 Oct, 13:03 – 15:31 IST, which is when Ayudha Puja and the Navami hawan are done (Hyderabad).
Maha Navami 2027 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Friday, 8 October 2027 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Ashwina Shukla Navami |
| Primary Muhurat | Navami Tithi 8 Oct 06:30 IST – 9 Oct 09:04 IST · Navami prevails through the aparahna of 8 Oct, 13:03 – 15:31 IST, which is when Ayudha Puja and the Navami hawan are done (Hyderabad) |
| Alternative Names | Ayudha Puja / Sarasvati Puja / Navratri Day 9 |
All timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool.
Significance of Maha Navami 2027
Maha Navami is the ninth and final night of Navratri, when the Devi is worshipped as Siddhidatri and as Mahishasura Mardini in the act of the victory. Tools, books, instruments and vehicles are placed before the goddess for Ayudha Puja, because the day honours the instrument as much as the hand that wields it. In 2027 the Navami tithi begins at 06:30 on 8 October and prevails through the aparahna of the same day, which is the portion the Navami rites require — so the observance is 8 October and Vijayadashami follows on 9 October.
Key Rituals on Maha Navami 2027
Siddhidatri puja and the Navami hawan that closes the nine-day worship, Ayudha Puja with tools, machines, books and vehicles cleaned and decorated with sandal, kumkum and banana leaves, Saraswati Puja and the placing of a child first slate or first book, Kumari Puja where Ashtami was not kept, and the Navratri fast broken after the hawan.
Maha Navami 2027 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Maha Navami 2027:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Durga idol or picture |
| 2 | Havan kund, samidha and ghee for the purnahuti |
| 3 | Banana leaves and stems for decorating the tools |
| 4 | Sandalwood paste, kumkum, turmeric and akshat |
| 5 | Yellow and red flowers with a garland |
| 6 | Books, instruments and tools to be placed for puja |
| 7 | Ash gourd or lemon for the drishti offering |
| 8 | Camphor, agarbatti and a bell |
| 9 | Naivedyam: pulihora, payasam, puri and chana |
| 10 | Saraswati or Durga Saptashati text |
Regional Variations of Maha Navami 2027
Tamil Nadu and Karnataka: Ayudha Puja and Saraswati Puja are the principal observance, with workshops, buses and offices closed and decorated. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana: Maha Navami at Indrakeeladri, and Ayudha Puja in homes and shops. West Bengal and Odisha: Maha Navami Anjali and the Navami Bhog served to the whole pandal. Karnataka (Mysuru): the Navami darbar precedes the Vijayadashami Jamboo Savari procession. North India: the Navami hawan and Kanya Pujan close the nine-day fast.