Sita Navami 2027
Shukla-paksha Navami of Vaishakha (popularly cited name; own Amanta segment is Jyeshtha).
🕐 Which day and time to celebrate
Good windows use the same rules as the calendar’s Good Windows box — Rahu Kaal, Gulika and Yamaganda are avoided; Brahma Muhurta and Abhijit are excellent; otherwise the Choghadiya decides.
Sita Navami Friday, 14 May 2027 · best 3:44 am – 4:32 am 2-day tithi
Shukla-paksha Navami of Vaishakha (popularly cited name; own Amanta segment is Jyeshtha).
Tithi: Navami — 13 May, 9:18 pm → 14 May, 7:39 pm. The tithi spans two calendar days, so the day matters:
Day chosen: the day the tithi is present at sunrise (Udaya) — the common default for day-time festivals. Windows cover the whole time the tithi is active, day and night; if your family observes this festival at night or at moonrise, use the evening/night windows and check your own tradition.
| Date | Tithi active (IST) | Good windows | Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 13 May 2027 | 9:18 pm – 3:44 am (+1 day) | ✓ 12:09 am (+1 day) – 1:28 am (+1 day) (Good · Labh) ✓ 2:47 am (+1 day) – 3:44 am (+1 day) (Good · Shubh) |
Rahu Kaal 1:50 pm–3:32 pm · Yamaganda 5:24 am–7:05 am · Gulika 8:47 am–10:28 am |
| Friday, 14 May 2027 ★ Recommended Tithi at sunrise |
3:44 am – 7:39 pm | ⭐ 3:44 am – 4:32 am (Excellent · Brahma) ✓ 8:43 am – 10:24 am (Good · Amrit) ⭐ 12:05 pm – 12:32 pm (Excellent · Abhijit) ✓ 12:32 pm – 1:46 pm (Good · Shubh) |
Rahu Kaal 10:24 am–12:05 pm · Yamaganda 5:09 pm–6:50 pm · Gulika 7:02 am–8:43 am |
About Sita Navami
Sita Navami (Janaki Navami) marks the appearance of Sita, found by King Janaka in a furrow of the field, and honours her as the ideal of devotion, courage and purity.
Tithi rule: Shukla Paksha Navami of Vaishakha (Janaki Navami), observed around midday.
🪔 How it is observed
Married women fast for the well-being of their husbands and families, worship Rama and Sita together, and recite the Ramayana’s Sita-related passages.
Customs vary by region and family — follow your own tradition and your family priest’s guidance.
Upcoming dates
| Date | Tithi (IST) |
|---|---|
| Saturday, 25 April 2026 | 24 Apr, 7:22 pm → 25 Apr, 6:28 pm |
| Friday, 14 May 2027 | 13 May, 9:18 pm → 14 May, 7:39 pm |
Frequently Asked Questions
Sita Navami in 2027 falls on Friday, 14 May 2027 (tithi: 13 May, 9:18 pm to 14 May, 7:39 pm IST).
In 2027 the tithi touches 2 calendar days. The recommended day is Friday, 14 May 2027; the table above lists the good windows on each day, avoiding Rahu Kaal, Gulika and Yamaganda. Follow your family tradition if it differs.
Sita Navami (Janaki Navami) marks the appearance of Sita, found by King Janaka in a furrow of the field, and honours her as the ideal of devotion, courage and purity.