Navami Dates 2020
Navami is the 9th lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month โ once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. The Shukla Paksha Navami is considered especially auspicious and is associated with the worship of Goddess Durga and Lord Rama.
The most celebrated Navami is Ram Navami, falling on Chaitra Shukla Navami, which marks the birth of Lord Rama. Maha Navami, the ninth day of Navratri, is another highly significant Navami observed with elaborate rituals and worship of Goddess Durga across India.
The most celebrated Navami is Ram Navami, falling on Chaitra Shukla Navami, which marks the birth of Lord Rama. Maha Navami, the ninth day of Navratri, is another highly significant Navami observed with elaborate rituals and worship of Goddess Durga across India.
All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata
| Date | Name | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
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| 04 Jan 2020 | — |
Begins: 03-Jan-2020 11:27 PM Friday
Ends: 05-Jan-2020 01:33 AM Sunday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Pisces 24.7°
Revati (Pada 3)
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| 18 Jan 2020 | — |
Begins: 18-Jan-2020 05:34 AM Saturday
Ends: 19-Jan-2020 04:01 AM Sunday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Libra 9.2°
Swati (Pada 1)
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| 03 Feb 2020 | — |
Begins: 02-Feb-2020 08:04 PM Sunday
Ends: 03-Feb-2020 09:20 PM Monday
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Magha | Shukla |
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Aries 25.1°
Bharani (Pada 4)
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| 17 Feb 2020 | — |
Begins: 16-Feb-2020 03:14 PM Sunday
Ends: 17-Feb-2020 02:36 PM Monday
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Magha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 9.0°
Anuradha (Pada 2)
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| 04 Mar 2020 | — |
Begins: 03-Mar-2020 01:51 PM Tuesday
Ends: 04-Mar-2020 02:01 PM Wednesday
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Phalguna | Shukla |
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Taurus 25.1°
Mrigashira (Pada 1)
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| 17 Mar 2020 | — |
Begins: 17-Mar-2020 03:00 AM Tuesday
Ends: 18-Mar-2020 03:24 AM Wednesday
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Phalguna | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 8.6°
Mula (Pada 3)
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| 02 Apr 2020 | Ram Navami |
Begins: 02-Apr-2020 03:41 AM Thursday
Ends: 03-Apr-2020 02:44 AM Friday
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Chaitra | Shukla |
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Gemini 24.5°
Punarvasu (Pada 2)
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| 16 Apr 2020 | — |
Begins: 15-Apr-2020 04:52 PM Wednesday
Ends: 16-Apr-2020 06:12 PM Thursday
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Chaitra | Krishna |
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Capricorn 7.8°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 4)
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| 02 May 2020 | — |
Begins: 01-May-2020 01:27 PM Friday
Ends: 02-May-2020 11:37 AM Saturday
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Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Cancer 23.3°
Ashlesha (Pada 2)
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| 15 May 2020 | — |
Begins: 15-May-2020 08:23 AM Friday
Ends: 16-May-2020 10:23 AM Saturday
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Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Aquarius 6.6°
Dhanishta (Pada 4)
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| 30 May 2020 | — |
Begins: 30-May-2020 07:58 PM Saturday
Ends: 31-May-2020 05:38 PM Sunday
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Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Leo 21.5°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 14 Jun 2020 | — |
Begins: 14-Jun-2020 01:00 AM Sunday
Ends: 15-Jun-2020 03:20 AM Monday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Pisces 5.1°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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| 29 Jun 2020 | — |
Begins: 29-Jun-2020 12:36 AM Monday
Ends: 29-Jun-2020 10:14 PM Monday
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Ashadha | Shukla |
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Virgo 19.4°
Hasta (Pada 3)
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| 14 Jul 2020 | — |
Begins: 13-Jul-2020 06:10 PM Monday
Ends: 14-Jul-2020 08:25 PM Tuesday
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Ashadha | Krishna |
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Aries 3.4°
Ashwini (Pada 2)
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| 28 Jul 2020 | — |
Begins: 28-Jul-2020 04:58 AM Tuesday
Ends: 29-Jul-2020 03:00 AM Wednesday
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Shravana | Shukla |
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Libra 17.2°
Swati (Pada 4)
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| 13 Aug 2020 | — |
Begins: 12-Aug-2020 11:17 AM Wednesday
Ends: 13-Aug-2020 12:59 PM Thursday
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Shravana | Krishna |
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Taurus 1.8°
Krittika (Pada 2)
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| 27 Aug 2020 | — |
Begins: 26-Aug-2020 10:40 AM Wednesday
Ends: 27-Aug-2020 09:26 AM Thursday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Scorpio 15.3°
Anuradha (Pada 4)
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| 11 Sep 2020 | — |
Begins: 11-Sep-2020 03:35 AM Friday
Ends: 12-Sep-2020 04:20 AM Saturday
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Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Gemini 0.5°
Mrigashira (Pada 3)
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| 25 Sep 2020 | — |
Begins: 24-Sep-2020 07:02 PM Thursday
Ends: 25-Sep-2020 06:44 PM Friday
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Adhika Ashvina | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 13.8°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 11 Oct 2020 | — |
Begins: 10-Oct-2020 06:17 PM Saturday
Ends: 11-Oct-2020 05:54 PM Sunday
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Adhika Ashvina | Krishna |
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Gemini 29.5°
Punarvasu (Pada 3)
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| 25 Oct 2020 | Maha Navami (Navratri Concludes) |
Begins: 24-Oct-2020 07:00 AM Saturday
Ends: 25-Oct-2020 07:43 AM Sunday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Capricorn 12.9°
Shravana (Pada 1)
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| 09 Nov 2020 | — |
Begins: 09-Nov-2020 06:51 AM Monday
Ends: 10-Nov-2020 05:28 AM Tuesday
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Ashvina | Krishna |
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Cancer 28.9°
Ashlesha (Pada 4)
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| 23 Nov 2020 | — |
Begins: 22-Nov-2020 10:52 PM Sunday
Ends: 24-Nov-2020 12:33 AM Tuesday
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Kartika | Shukla |
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Aquarius 12.7°
Shatabhisha (Pada 2)
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| 09 Dec 2020 | — |
Begins: 08-Dec-2020 05:18 PM Tuesday
Ends: 09-Dec-2020 03:18 PM Wednesday
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Kartika | Krishna |
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Leo 28.7°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 23 Dec 2020 | — |
Begins: 22-Dec-2020 06:15 PM Tuesday
Ends: 23-Dec-2020 08:40 PM Wednesday
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Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Pisces 13.0°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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Navami โ Significance, Festivals & Rituals
What is Navami?
Navami is the 9th lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month โ once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. It is associated with the worship of Goddess Durga and Lord Rama.
What is Ram Navami?
Ram Navami falls on Chaitra Shukla Navami and marks the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. It is one of the most important festivals in Vaishnavism and is celebrated across India with processions, bhajans, and recitation of the Ramayana.
What is Maha Navami?
Maha Navami is the ninth day of Navratri and is dedicated to Goddess Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Goddess Durga. It is observed with elaborate pujas, havan, and kanya puja โ a ritual of honouring young girls as manifestations of the goddess.
How is Navami observed?
Devotees observe a fast, visit temples, and offer prayers to the presiding deity of that Navami. On Ram Navami, special pujas and readings of the Ramayana are performed at noon โ the time of Lord Rama's birth. On Maha Navami, Durga puja and havan are the main observances.