Sharad Navratri 2027 in Melbourne

Oct 1, 2027 – Oct 9, 2027· In 400 days

In short

Sharad Navratri 2027 falls on Friday, October 1, 2027 in Melbourne. The festival runs Oct 1, 2027 – Oct 9, 2027. It is Ashwin Shukla Paksha Pratipada in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 5:57 AM and sunset 6:22 PM.

India: Sep 30, 2027

Also known as: Navratri · Durga Puja · Navaratri · Golu

Melbourne timings

Date
Friday, October 1, 2027
Friday
Lunar date
Ashwin Shukla Paksha Pratipada
Duration
9 days
Oct 1, 2027 – Oct 9, 2027
Sunrise
5:57 AM
Sunset
6:22 PM
Moonrise
6:05 AM
Moonset
7:51 PM
Today’s Panchang in Melbourne

What is Sharad Navratri?

Sharad Navratri is the great nine-night festival of the Goddess in autumn, running from the first of the waxing moon in Ashwin to Maha Navami and closing with Dussehra. It is Durga Puja in Bengal and Golu in Tamil Nadu.

How it is observed

Ghatasthapana opens the nine nights; each honours a different form of Durga, and each has a traditional colour. Gujarat dances garba and dandiya every night of it.

Other cities

AdelaideBrisbaneCanberraPerthSydneyBangaloreChennaiNew DelhiDubaiEdison, NJHoustonHyderabad

Other years

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More festivals

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Frequently asked questions

When is Sharad Navratri 2027 in Melbourne?

Sharad Navratri 2027 in Melbourne is on Friday, October 1, 2027. It falls on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Pratipada.

How many days does Sharad Navratri 2027 last?

Sharad Navratri 2027 runs for 9 days, from Oct 1, 2027 – Oct 9, 2027.

Is Sharad Navratri 2027 on the same day in Melbourne as in India?

No. Sharad Navratri is on Oct 1, 2027 in Melbourne but Sep 30, 2027 in India. The tithi begins at one moment worldwide, and that moment lands on a different local day in each place.

What else is Sharad Navratri called?

Sharad Navratri is also known as Navratri, Durga Puja, Navaratri, Golu. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.