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Navami

नवमी • Navami

"Ninth"

9th Tithi Rikta Durga and Rama Mixed (Rikta)

Nava (nine) + Mi (suffix) = The ninth one

Navmi Navami
Group
Rikta
Group Meaning
Empty/Void
Ruling Deity
Durga and Rama
Nature
Mixed (Rikta)
Element
Fire (Agni)
Ruling Planet
Saturn
Quality
Powerful, Transformative, Dharmic

Durga and Rama

Durga represents divine feminine power, while Rama represents the ideal king and dharma incarnate. Both are celebrated on Navami.

Calculation Details

Shukla Paksha 96° to 108° elongation of Moon from Sun
Krishna Paksha 276° to 288° elongation of Moon from Sun
Formula Tithi = (Moon longitude - Sun longitude) / 12
Duration Approximately 19-26 hours (varies)

Shukla & Krishna Paksha

Shukla Paksha (Waxing)

Ninth day of waxing moon - culmination of divine power

Highly auspicious for Rama and Durga worship despite Rikta nature

Special Days
Ram Navami
Chaitra
Birthday of Lord Rama; major festival
Maha Navami
Ashwin
Ninth day of Navaratri; Durga's victory day

Krishna Paksha (Waning)

Ninth day of waning moon - Pitru and ancestral rites

Good for ancestor worship and completion rituals

Special Days
Navami Shraddha
Bhadrapada
Shraddha for ancestors who died on Navami

Auspicious & Inauspicious Activities

Auspicious Activities

  • Rama worship on Ram Navami — Lord Rama's birthday
  • Durga worship during Navaratri — Culmination of nine nights
  • Destroying enemies and negativity — Powerful transformative energy
  • Tantric practices — Intense spiritual energy
  • Aggressive activities requiring strength — Warrior energy available
  • Victory over obstacles — Durga's victory energy

Inauspicious Activities

  • Marriage ceremonies — Rikta tithi not suitable for unions
  • Starting gentle, peaceful activities — Energy is aggressive and transformative
  • Peaceful negotiations — Energy favors victory over compromise
  • General auspicious ceremonies — Rikta nature

Associated Festivals

Ram Navami

Chaitra Shukla

Lord Rama's birthday; major pan-India festival

Maha Navami

Ashwin Shukla

Ninth day of Navaratri; Durga victory

Navami Shraddha

Bhadrapada Krishna

Shraddha for ancestors who died on Navami

Spiritual Significance

Represents the nine forms of Durga (Navadurga) and divine righteousness

Practices

  • Ram Navami celebrations
  • Navami Havan during Navaratri
  • Rama Katha recitation
  • Durga Saptashati completion
Meditation Focus: Focus on dharma, righteousness, and divine protection

Health & Profession

Health

Focus Avoid surgery unless emergency
Advice Rest and avoid major health interventions
Caution Intense energy; practice calm

Profession

Defense and security work Overcoming competition Legal victories Crisis management

Focus on defeating obstacles and competition

Remedies

  • Worship Lord Rama or Goddess Durga
  • Recite Rama Raksha Stotra
  • Perform Durga Saptashati path
  • Fast on Ram Navami

Mantras

Rama Mantra

Om Shri Ramaya Namah

Durga Mantra

Om Dum Durgayai Namah

Navarna Mantra

Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche

Tithi Mantra

Om Navamyai Namah

Classical References

Brihat Samhita Navami is ruled by Durga; powerful for worship despite Rikta nature
Ramayana Rama born on Chaitra Shukla Navami at noon
Devi Mahatmyam Durga's complete victory celebrated on Navami

Regional Variations

Ayodhya Ram Navami celebrated as major festival
Bengal Maha Navami marks Durga's weapon worship
South India Sri Rama Navami with Kalyanam (wedding)
North India Ram Leela performances
Astronomical Note

Navami occurs when the Moon has moved 96-108 degrees ahead of the Sun (Shukla) or 276-288 degrees (Krishna). Moon past first quarter, waxing gibbous.