Sri Rama Navami 2027: date and puja muhurat
Sri Rama Navami is on Thursday, 15 April, 2027. In Kochi, the midday (madhyahna) window is 11:11 am to 1:16 pm. Shukla Navami runs from 3:18 pm, 14 Apr to 1:16 pm, 15 Apr.
About Sri Rama Navami
Sri Rama Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama on Chaitra Shukla Navami, the last day of Chaitra Navaratri. Sita Rama Kalyanam, the celestial wedding, is performed in temples, most famously at Bhadrachalam in Telangana, and panakam and vadapappu are offered.
How the timing is decided
The main worship is at midday (madhyahna), the time of Lord Rama's birth, while Navami prevails.
What to do
- Perform Rama puja at midday
- Offer panakam and vadapappu
- Read or listen to the Ramayana
Sri Rama Navami 2027 muhurat by city
Shukla Navami runs from 3:18 pm, 14 Apr to 1:16 pm, 15 Apr (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi | 15 Apr | 11:11 am to 1:16 pm | 6:35 pm |
| Hyderabad | 15 Apr | 11:01 am to 1:16 pm | 6:32 pm |
| Delhi | 15 Apr | 11:04 am to 1:16 pm | 6:46 pm |
| Mumbai | 15 Apr | 11:23 am to 1:16 pm | 6:55 pm |
| Chennai | 15 Apr | 10:54 am to 1:16 pm | 6:21 pm |
| Bengaluru | 15 Apr | 11:05 am to 1:16 pm | 6:32 pm |
| Kolkata | 15 Apr | 10:20 am to 12:52 pm | 5:56 pm |
| Vijayawada | 15 Apr | 10:52 am to 1:16 pm | 6:22 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 15 Apr | 10:42 am to 1:12 pm | 6:13 pm |
| Pune | 15 Apr | 11:19 am to 1:16 pm | 6:51 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 15 Apr | 11:23 am to 1:16 pm | 7:00 pm |
| Jaipur | 15 Apr | 11:10 am to 1:16 pm | 6:50 pm |
| Lucknow | 15 Apr | 10:49 am to 1:16 pm | 6:30 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Thursday, 15 April in Kochi
- Rahu Kalam1:57 pm to 3:30 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:14 am and 6:35 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 1:44 pm, moonset 1:43 am
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Navami
- NakshatraPushya
Sri Rama Navami 2027 Choghadiya in Kochi
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Sri Rama Navami from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:14 am to 7:47 am | Shubh | Good |
| 7:47 am to 9:20 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 9:20 am to 10:52 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:52 am to 12:25 pm | Char | Weak |
| 12:25 pm to 1:57 pm | Labh | Good |
| 1:57 pm to 3:30 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 3:30 pm to 5:02 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 5:02 pm to 6:35 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 6:35 pm to 8:02 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 8:02 pm to 9:30 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 9:30 pm to 10:57 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:57 pm to 12:24 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:24 am to 1:52 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 1:52 am to 3:19 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:19 am to 4:47 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 4:47 am to 6:14 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Sri Rama Navami in 2027?
Sri Rama Navami is on Thursday, 15 April, 2027.
What is the Sri Rama Navami 2027 puja muhurat in Kochi?
In Kochi, the midday (madhyahna) window is 11:11 am to 1:16 pm. Shukla Navami runs from 3:18 pm, 14 Apr to 1:16 pm, 15 Apr.
Why is Sri Rama Navami celebrated?
Sri Rama Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama on Chaitra Shukla Navami, the last day of Chaitra Navaratri. Sita Rama Kalyanam, the celestial wedding, is performed in temples, most famously at Bhadrachalam in Telangana, and panakam and vadapappu are offered..