Navratri, meaning 'nine nights' in Sanskrit, is one of the most important Hindu festivals, celebrated twice a year — once in spring (Chaitra Navratri) and once in autumn (Sharad Navratri). The autumn celebration, falling in September or October, is the more widely observed of the two and honors the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Each of the nine nights is dedicated to a different manifestation of the goddess, and devotees observe various rituals including fasting, prayer, and worship. The festival celebrates the triumph of good over evil, symbolized by Goddess Durga's victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura after a fierce nine-night battle. In Gujarat, Navratri is famous for Garba and Dandiya Raas — traditional folk dances performed in concentric circles with decorated sticks, accompanied by energetic music. These dance events attract millions of participants across India and in Indian communities worldwide. Each night of Navratri is associated with a specific color, and devotees dress accordingly. The festival culminates on the tenth day with Dussehra (Vijayadashami).
Navratri 2027 falls on Thursday, 30 September 2027. Navratri, meaning 'nine nights' in Sanskrit, is one of the most important Hindu festivals, celebrated twice a year — once in spring (Chaitra Navratri) and once in autumn (Sharad Navratri).
There are 320 days (45 weeks, or about 10 months 16 days) until Navratri. That is approximately 7,671 hours or 460,261 minutes from now. Use our date calculator to find the exact duration between any two dates.
There are 45 weeks until Navratri on Thursday, 30 September 2027. That falls in week 39 of the year. Use our live countdown timer above for a real-time count including hours, minutes, and seconds.