Navami Tithi नवमी
The 9th lunar day · deity Durga · Rikta tithi
Navami (नवमी) is the 9th lunar day (tithi), presided over by Durga and counted a Rikta tithi (empty — best avoided for auspicious work; suits demolition or endings). Navami, the ninth tithi, is the tithi of the Divine Mother and of Rama. The tithi prevailing at sunrise is applied to the whole day in the panchang.
Key takeaways
- Presiding deity: Durga.
- Nature: Rikta — empty — best avoided for auspicious work; suits demolition or endings.
- A Rikta tithi generally avoided for ordinary new work, yet supremely auspicious for Devi and Rama worship.
- Occurs in both the Shukla and Krishna paksha each lunar month.
Navami at a glance
| Presiding deity | Durga |
| Nature | Rikta — empty — best avoided for auspicious work; suits demolition or endings |
| Position | 9th tithi of each paksha |
What is Navami tithi?
Navami, the ninth tithi, is the tithi of the Divine Mother and of Rama. As a lunar day, Navami can begin or end at any clock time, so the panchang uses the Navami that is running at sunrise.
Presiding deity of Navami
It is presided over by Durga. Worship and vrats on Navami are directed to this deity.
Nature: a Rikta tithi
Navami belongs to the Rikta group of tithis, which are empty — best avoided for auspicious work; suits demolition or endings. The five natures — Nanda, Bhadra, Jaya, Rikta and Purna — repeat through the fortnight and help decide which activities a day suits.
Festivals and observances on Navami
Ram Navami (Chaitra Shukla) and Maha Navami of Navratri fall on Navami.
- Ram Navami — Chaitra Shukla Navami — the birth of Rama
- Maha Navami — Ashwin Shukla Navami, the ninth day of Sharad Navratri
- Sita Navami — Vaishakha Shukla Navami
Festivals fixed to Navami recur every year but on shifting Gregorian dates; several also depend on the lunar month and paksha. Confirm this year's dates on the festivals and calendar pages or your local panchang.
What Navami tithi is good for
A Rikta tithi generally avoided for ordinary new work, yet supremely auspicious for Devi and Rama worship. Combine the tithi with a favourable nakshatra, an auspicious choghadiya and the weekday, avoiding Rahu Kaal, when choosing a muhurat.
Navami in the panchang
You can see whether today is Navami on any city's daily panchang, and find upcoming Navami dates on the panchang calendar. Learn about all the tithis, the 27 nakshatras, or read the complete panchang guide.
Tithi attributes follow traditional sources; for religious observance confirm the exact tithi and timings with your local panchang.
Common questions
Which deity rules Navami tithi?
Navami tithi is presided over by Durga. It is presided over by Durga.
What festivals fall on Navami?
Ram Navami (Chaitra Shukla) and Maha Navami of Navratri fall on Navami.
Is Navami a good tithi?
A Rikta tithi generally avoided for ordinary new work, yet supremely auspicious for Devi and Rama worship.
What is a tithi?
A tithi is a lunar day — the time for the Moon to move 12° from the Sun. A lunar month has 30 tithis, 15 in the waxing Shukla paksha and 15 in the waning Krishna paksha.
What is a Rikta tithi?
Rikta tithis are empty — best avoided for auspicious work; suits demolition or endings. Navami is one of them.