East India · 2027
Panchang rule-derived — expected to hold, worth a final check against a published panchang closer to the date.
Verified against Drik Panchang
The panchang rule
The main rites span Shashthi to Dashami of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of Ashwin (sixth to tenth tithi), within the autumn Navratri, concluding on Vijayadashami. Reckoned from the panchang each year.
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Durga Puja — Maha Ashtami (peak day): Thursday, 7 October 2027. Vijayadashami (concludes): Saturday, 9 October 2027.
Durga Puja is set by the panchang — The main rites span Shashthi to Dashami of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of Ashwin (sixth to tenth tithi), within the autumn Navratri, concluding on Vijayadashami. Reckoned from the panchang each year.
This date is derived from the panchang's tithi rule rather than published by a temple or panchang authority for 2027 yet. It is expected to hold, but confirm against a published panchang closer to the date if you are setting a formal muhurat.
Significance, legend, rituals and deities — or book a pooja in your name for this date.
