Dashavatara Calendar 2027
The Dashavatara calendar lists the birth anniversary (Jayanti) of the ten principal incarnations of Lord Vishnu - Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Rama, Krishna, Buddha and Kalki, along with Balarama - with the date and tithi of each. Devotees observe a fast and worship Vishnu in His incarnated form on these days.
The Dashavatara Calendar lists 11 dates in 2027, from Matsya Jayanti on 9 April through Buddha Jayanti on 9 October. The year runs through Vikram Samvat 2083 – 2084.
Dashavatara - Jayanti of the Ten Avatars
April 2027
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Matsya Jayanti
The fish avatar - the first incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who saved the Vedas, the sages and Manu from the great deluge at the close of the previous age.
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Rama Navami
The birth of Lord Rama, prince of Ayodhya and the seventh incarnation of Vishnu, whose life and ideals are recounted in the Ramayana.
May 2027
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Parashurama Jayanti
The warrior-sage avatar bearing the axe (parashu), the sixth incarnation of Vishnu, born to Sage Jamadagni and Renuka. Observed on Akshaya Tritiya.
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Narasimha Jayanti
The man-lion avatar, the fourth incarnation, who emerged from a pillar at dusk to slay the demon Hiranyakashipu and protect his devotee Prahlada.
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Kurma Jayanti
The tortoise avatar, the second incarnation, who bore Mount Mandara upon his back during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan).
August 2027
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Kalki Jayanti
The tenth and final incarnation, prophesied to appear at the end of Kali Yuga riding a white horse to vanquish evil and restore dharma.
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Krishna Janmashtami
The midnight birth of Lord Krishna at Mathura, the eighth incarnation of Vishnu, observed with fasting, bhajans and Dahi Handi.
September 2027
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Varaha Jayanti
The boar avatar, the third incarnation, who lifted the Earth (Bhudevi) out of the cosmic ocean after the demon Hiranyaksha had dragged it down.
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Balarama Jayanti
The appearance of Balarama, elder brother of Krishna and bearer of the plough and mace, revered as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
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Vamana Jayanti
The dwarf-Brahmin avatar, the fifth incarnation, who reclaimed the three worlds from King Bali in three strides.
October 2027
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Buddha Jayanti
Gautama Buddha, revered as the ninth incarnation of Vishnu, who showed the path of truth, compassion, non-violence and supreme peace.
Tithi start and end times are shown in your local time. Festival dates follow the standard Indian (sunrise) calendar and may vary by a day in other regions, and may differ slightly from regional almanacs (especially around an Adhik Maas).
What the sky brings in 2027
Beyond the dates the Dashavatara Calendar lists, 2027 brings 5 eclipses - 2 solar and 3 lunar - of which 3 are above the horizon somewhere in India. Matsya Jayanti falls on 9 April, 19 days later in the year than in 2026 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2027
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
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| 6 Feb 9:29 PM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Phalguna Amavasya | Not visible |
| 21 Feb 4:42 AM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Chaitra Krishna Pratipada | Penumbral only |
| 18 Jul 9:33 PM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Shravana Purnima | Penumbral only |
| 2 Aug 3:36 PM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Bhadrapada Amavasya | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 17 Aug 12:43 PM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Shravana Purnima | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal is observed for 1 of these. A penumbral (Upachhaya) eclipse is not counted as a grahan.
Guru and Shani in 2027
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
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| 25 Jan 1:40 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Simha → Karka re-entry while retrograde |
| 3 Jun 5:30 AM | Shani (Saturn) | Meena → Mesha |
| 26 Jun 5:30 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Karka → Simha |
| 20 Oct 7:20 AM | Shani (Saturn) | Mesha → Meena re-entry while retrograde |
| 26 Nov 6:50 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Simha → Kanya |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half.
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Frequently asked questions about the Dashavatara Calendar 2027
How many festivals and vrats does the Dashavatara Calendar list in 2027?
The Dashavatara Calendar lists 11 dates in 2027. The first is Matsya Jayanti on Friday, 9 April 2027, and the last is Buddha Jayanti on Saturday, 9 October 2027.
What are the main festival dates in the Dashavatara Calendar for 2027?
The first major observances of 2027 are:
- Matsya Jayanti - Friday, 9 April 2027
- Rama Navami - Thursday, 15 April 2027
- Parashurama Jayanti - Saturday, 8 May 2027
- Narasimha Jayanti - Tuesday, 18 May 2027
- Kurma Jayanti - Wednesday, 19 May 2027
- Kalki Jayanti - Saturday, 7 August 2027
Which traditional year does 2027 correspond to in the Dashavatara Calendar?
The Gregorian year 2027 spans Vikram Samvat 2083 – 2084. The traditional year does not begin on 1 January, so one Gregorian year usually covers the end of one era year and the start of the next.
Will there be an Adhik Maas in 2027?
No. 2027 has twelve lunar months with no Adhik Maas, so its festival dates fall in their usual Gregorian window rather than being pushed later by an intercalary month.
Will there be any eclipses in 2027?
2027 has 5 eclipses:
- 6 February 2027 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 21 February 2027 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak will be observed
- 18 July 2027 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak will be observed
- 2 August 2027 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal will be observed
- 17 August 2027 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
Sutak Kaal is observed only for an eclipse actually visible where you are, so 1 of these will be kept in India.
Will Guru or Shani change sign in 2027?
Yes - 5 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2027:
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Karka on 25 January 2027, moving retrograde
- Shani (Saturn) enters Mesha on 3 June 2027
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Simha on 26 June 2027
- Shani (Saturn) enters Meena on 20 October 2027, moving retrograde
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Kanya on 26 November 2027
Jupiter takes about a year to cross one sign and Saturn about two and a half, so these transits colour the whole year rather than a single week.
Are these 2027 dates the same everywhere?
The dates follow the standard Indian sunrise-based calendar. Because a tithi begins and ends at a fixed moment rather than at midnight, an observance can fall a day earlier or later where sunrise differs - most noticeably outside India. Set your city in the box at the top to see the start and end times in your own local time, and check the daily Panchang for the exact window on the day.
About the Dashavatara Calendar
The Dashavatara calendar lists the birth anniversary (Jayanti) of the ten principal incarnations of Lord Vishnu - Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Rama, Krishna, Buddha and Kalki, along with Balarama - with the date and tithi of each. Devotees observe a fast and worship Vishnu in His incarnated form on these days.
Each entry lists the festival or vrat with its date, the prevailing tithi, and a short note on the observance. Use the year links to plan ahead into the coming years or to look up a date from the archive.
This list is the festival dates, not the daily five limbs. For sunrise, Rahu Kalam and the day's yoga, open the Panchang. Other calendars are on the Calendars index. The story of a fast is under Vrat Katha.
