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Navami Tithi
Navami is a lunar tithi of the Hindu panchang. Below are the ruling deity, vrat, religious significance and what to do or avoid on Navami tithi in both the Shukla and Krishna paksha.
Shukla Paksha
Ruling deity
Maa Siddhidatri / Shri Ram
Vrat / festival
Ram Navami, Durga Navami, Mahanavami
Significance
Navami is the supreme tithi of Navratri. It is the tithi that bestows siddhi (spiritual attainment) and moksha. Feeding young girls (Kanya Bhoj) holds special significance.
What to do
Worship Maa Durga, perform Kanya Bhoj, conduct Havan, recite Ramayana
What to avoid
Tamasic food, anger, harsh words
Worship mantra
ॐ ह्रीं क्लीं सिद्धये नमः
Krishna Paksha
Ruling deity
Maa Durga
Vrat / festival
Navami Shraddha, Pitru Tarpan
Significance
Krishna Navami is a special Shraddha tithi during Pitru Paksha. Performing Tarpan for ancestors brings peace and happiness to the family.
What to do
Pitru Shraddha, offer food to Brahmins, donate
What to avoid
Remaining immersed in grief
Worship mantra
ॐ पितृभ्यः स्वधायिभ्यः स्वधा नमः
⚠️ This information is based on traditional panchang calculations and is meant as general guidance. For important ceremonies such as marriage or Griha Pravesh, please confirm the muhurat with a qualified pandit or acharya. Timings can shift slightly by city as sunrise and sunset differ.