Swaminarayan Jayanti 2027
Same tithi as Ram Navami — Shukla-paksha Navami of Chaitra (popularly cited name; own Amanta segment is Vaishakha).
🕐 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.
Swaminarayan Jayanti Thursday, 15 April 2027 · best 11:48 am – 12:39 pm 2-day tithi
Same tithi as Ram Navami — Shukla-paksha Navami of Chaitra (popularly cited name; own Amanta segment is Vaishakha).
Tithi: Navami — 14 Apr, 3:24 pm → 15 Apr, 1:21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 14 April 2027 | 3:24 pm – 4:14 am (+1 day) | ✓ 5:05 pm – 6:41 pm (Good · Labh) ✓ 9:29 pm – 10:53 pm (Good · Labh) ✓ 12:17 am (+1 day) – 3:06 am (+1 day) (Good · Shubh, Amrit) |
Rahu Kaal 12:17 pm–1:53 pm · Yamaganda 7:30 am–9:06 am · Gulika 10:42 am–12:17 pm |
| Thursday, 15 April 2027 ★ Recommended Tithi at sunrise |
4:14 am – 1:21 pm | ⭐ 4:14 am – 5:02 am (Excellent · Brahma) ⭐ 11:48 am – 12:39 pm (Excellent · Abhijit) ✓ 12:39 pm – 1:21 pm (Good · Labh) |
Rahu Kaal 1:49 pm–3:25 pm · Yamaganda 5:50 am–7:26 am · Gulika 9:02 am–10:38 am |
About Swaminarayan Jayanti
Swaminarayan Jayanti celebrates the birth of Bhagwan Swaminarayan (Ghanshyam Pande) in 1781 at Chhapaiya, near Ayodhya, the founder of the Swaminarayan Sampradaya.
Tithi rule: Shukla Paksha Navami of Chaitra — the same tithi as Ram Navami.
🪔 How it is observed
Swaminarayan temples hold special aartis, kirtan, discourses and cradle (palna) celebrations, and devotees keep a day of devotion and charity.
Customs vary by region and family — follow your own tradition and your family priest’s guidance.
Upcoming dates
| Date | Tithi (IST) |
|---|---|
| Friday, 27 March 2026 | 26 Mar, 11:49 am → 27 Mar, 10:07 am |
| Thursday, 15 April 2027 | 14 Apr, 3:24 pm → 15 Apr, 1:21 pm |
Frequently Asked Questions
Swaminarayan Jayanti in 2027 falls on Thursday, 15 April 2027 (tithi: 14 Apr, 3:24 pm to 15 Apr, 1:21 pm IST).
In 2027 the tithi touches 2 calendar days. The recommended day is Thursday, 15 April 2027; the table above lists the good windows on each day, avoiding Rahu Kaal, Gulika and Yamaganda. Follow your family tradition if it differs.
Swaminarayan Jayanti celebrates the birth of Bhagwan Swaminarayan (Ghanshyam Pande) in 1781 at Chhapaiya, near Ayodhya, the founder of the Swaminarayan Sampradaya.