How the date is decided
Chaitra Shukla Navami, observed on the day the tithi prevails at midday (madhyahna), as the almanacs reckon it for New Delhi.
2027: the tithi runs from Wed, 14 Apr 2027, 3:24 PM to Thu, 15 Apr 2027, 1:21 PM (IST).
2028: the tithi runs from Mon, 3 Apr 2028, 12:00 PM to Tue, 4 Apr 2028, 10:07 AM (IST).
Dates follow the common North Indian reckoning for New Delhi and agree with the leading almanacs. Regional calendars can differ by a day; your family’s panchangam has the final word. For your own town’s times, see today’s panchang.