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Navaratri 2027 in Cape Town: Thu, Sep 30
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When is Navaratri 2027 in Cape Town?
Thursday, September 30, 2027. Same day in India.
In Cape Town, Navaratri day 1 (Kalasha sthapana) is on Thursday, September 30, 2027. The tithi runs from Thu, Sep 30 4:36 AM to Fri, Oct 1 2:06 AM. It ends with Vijayadashami · Dasara on Sat, Oct 9. Same date as in India; only the time is local.
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The 5 days of Navaratri in Cape Town
| Date | Day | Time in Cape Town |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 30 | Navaratri day 1 (Kalasha sthapana) | Tithi Thu, Sep 30 4:36 AM → Fri, Oct 1 2:06 AM |
| Thu, Oct 7 | Durga Ashtami | Tithi Thu, Oct 7 12:44 AM → Fri, Oct 8 2:58 AM |
| Fri, Oct 8 | Maha Navami | Puja 1:49 PM – 4:21 PM (Aparahna) |
| Fri, Oct 8 | Ayudha Puja · Saraswati Puja | Puja 1:49 PM – 4:21 PM (Aparahna) |
| Sat, Oct 9 | Vijayadashami · Dasara | Puja 1:49 PM – 4:21 PM (Aparahna) |
Cape Town vs India
| Cape Town | Hyderabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Navaratri day 1 (Kalasha sthapana) | Thu, Sep 30 | Thu, Sep 30 |
| Durga Ashtami | Thu, Oct 7 | Thu, Oct 7 |
| Maha Navami | Fri, Oct 8 · 1:49 PM | Fri, Oct 8 · 1:14 PM |
| Ayudha Puja · Saraswati Puja | Fri, Oct 8 · 1:49 PM | Fri, Oct 8 · 1:14 PM |
| Vijayadashami · Dasara | Sat, Oct 9 · 1:49 PM | Sat, Oct 9 · 1:14 PM |
Why dates can differ: each day is set by the tithi at a fixed time of your day (sunrise, Pradosh, afternoon or moonrise), and that time comes many hours later here than in India. Why dates differ ›
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Questions
When is Navaratri 2027 in Cape Town?
Navaratri day 1 (Kalasha sthapana) is on Thursday, September 30, 2027 in Cape Town.
Is Navaratri on the same day in Cape Town and India?
Yes, Thu, Sep 30 in both; the times follow each city's own sunrise and sunset.
How are these times calculated?
From Cape Town's own sunrise and sunset (NOAA) and the Moon's position (Astronomy Engine, Lahiri ayanamsa), using classical Drik Ganita rules. Confirm family customs with your priest.
Times are local to Cape Town (Africa/Johannesburg). Please confirm family customs with your priest.
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