A reader once asked why there are two Navratris a year and whether one matters less than the other. Chaitra Navratri, the spring one, is quieter in most of North India than the autumn Sharad Navratri, but it closes on one of the most significant days on the calendar: Ram Navami.
The 2027 dates
Chaitra Navratri 2027 begins on Wednesday, April 7, which is Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, the same tithi as Gudi Padwa and Ugadi. The nine days run through mid-April, ending with Ram Navami, the celebration of Rama’s birth, on the ninth day.
Why it gets less attention than the autumn Navratri
Sharad Navratri in autumn leads into Durga Puja and Vijayadashami, both major public festivals with large-scale pandals and processions in much of India, which is why Chaitra Navratri, observed the same way in principle, nine days of fasting and Durga worship, feels quieter by comparison.
It is taken very seriously in specific regions and households, particularly where Ram Navami is the bigger celebration than the Navratri itself.
Connected observances
Since Chaitra Navratri begins on the lunar new year, this is also the day covered in Gudi Padwa 2027 and Ugadi 2027, and the closing day is covered separately in Ram Navami 2027.
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What is the 2027 date for Chaitra Navratri?
It begins Wednesday, April 7, 2027, running nine days.
How does Chaitra Navratri end?
On its ninth day, Ram Navami, celebrating the birth of Rama.
Is Chaitra Navratri the same as Sharad Navratri?
No, they are separate nine-day observances six months apart; Sharad Navratri in autumn is more widely celebrated publicly.
Does Chaitra Navratri start on the same day as the new year?
Yes, it begins on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, the same day as Gudi Padwa and Ugadi.
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