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நவமி

The ninth tithi of each lunar fortnight, the foundation of Rama Navami and Durga Navami; considered an auspicious day.

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What is Navami?

Navami is the 9th tithi (lunar day) of each lunar fortnight. There are two per month — one in the waxing phase (Shukla Navami) and one in the waning phase (Krishna Navami). It is especially associated with Goddess Durga and the Navaratri festival.

How many Navami days are there in a year?

There are about 24 Navami days per year — two per lunar month. All dates are listed on this page.

Is Rama Navami the same as Navami?

Rama Navami (the birth of Lord Rama) falls on the Shukla Navami of the month of Panguni (Mar–Apr). The monthly Navami days occur throughout the year, two per month.

What is special about Maha Navami?

Maha Navami is the ninth day of Navaratri — the most powerful Navami of the year — when Goddess Durga's victory over evil is celebrated. It falls in the Tamil month of Purattasi or Aippasi.