Navami Dates 2023
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 | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-Jan-2023 |
Begins: 15-Jan-2023 07:46 PM Sunday
Ends: 16-Jan-2023 07:21 PM Monday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Libra 7.0°
Swati (Pada 1)
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| 29-Jan-2023 |
Begins: 29-Jan-2023 09:06 AM Sunday
Ends: 30-Jan-2023 10:13 AM Monday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Aries 20.8°
Bharani (Pada 3)
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| 14-Feb-2023 |
Begins: 14-Feb-2023 09:05 AM Tuesday
Ends: 15-Feb-2023 07:39 AM Wednesday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 7.0°
Anuradha (Pada 2)
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| 28-Feb-2023 |
Begins: 28-Feb-2023 02:22 AM Tuesday
Ends: 01-Mar-2023 04:20 AM Wednesday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Taurus 20.8°
Rohini (Pada 4)
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| 15-Mar-2023 |
Begins: 15-Mar-2023 06:46 PM Wednesday
Ends: 16-Mar-2023 04:40 PM Thursday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
|
Sagittarius 6.5°
Mula (Pada 2)
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| 29-Mar-2023 |
Begins: 29-Mar-2023 09:08 PM Wednesday
Ends: 30-Mar-2023 11:31 PM Thursday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
|
Gemini 20.5°
Punarvasu (Pada 1)
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| 14-Apr-2023 |
Begins: 14-Apr-2023 01:35 AM Friday
Ends: 14-Apr-2023 11:14 PM Friday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Capricorn 5.4°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 3)
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| 28-Apr-2023 |
Begins: 28-Apr-2023 04:02 PM Friday
Ends: 29-Apr-2023 06:23 PM Saturday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
|
Cancer 19.7°
Ashlesha (Pada 1)
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| 13-May-2023 |
Begins: 13-May-2023 06:51 AM Saturday
Ends: 14-May-2023 04:43 AM Sunday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 3.9°
Dhanishta (Pada 4)
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| 28-May-2023 |
Begins: 28-May-2023 09:58 AM Sunday
Ends: 29-May-2023 11:50 AM Monday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Leo 18.4°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 2)
|
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| 11-Jun-2023 |
Begins: 11-Jun-2023 12:06 PM Sunday
Ends: 12-Jun-2023 10:35 AM Monday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Pisces 1.9°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
|
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| 27-Jun-2023 |
Begins: 27-Jun-2023 02:06 AM Tuesday
Ends: 28-Jun-2023 03:06 AM Wednesday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
|
Virgo 16.8°
Hasta (Pada 3)
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| 10-Jul-2023 |
Begins: 10-Jul-2023 06:45 PM Monday
Ends: 11-Jul-2023 06:05 PM Tuesday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Pisces 29.8°
Revati (Pada 4)
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| 26-Jul-2023 |
Begins: 26-Jul-2023 03:53 PM Wednesday
Ends: 27-Jul-2023 03:49 PM Thursday
|
Adhika Shravana | Shukla |
|
Libra 15.0°
Swati (Pada 3)
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| 09-Aug-2023 |
Begins: 09-Aug-2023 03:53 AM Wednesday
Ends: 10-Aug-2023 04:12 AM Thursday
|
Adhika Shravana | Krishna |
|
Aries 27.9°
Krittika (Pada 1)
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| 25-Aug-2023 |
Begins: 25-Aug-2023 03:11 AM Friday
Ends: 26-Aug-2023 02:03 AM Saturday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 13.3°
Anuradha (Pada 3)
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| 07-Sep-2023 |
Begins: 07-Sep-2023 04:15 PM Thursday
Ends: 08-Sep-2023 05:31 PM Friday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Taurus 26.4°
Mrigashira (Pada 1)
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| 23-Sep-2023 |
Begins: 23-Sep-2023 12:18 PM Saturday
Ends: 24-Sep-2023 10:24 AM Sunday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 11.8°
Mula (Pada 4)
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| 07-Oct-2023 |
Begins: 07-Oct-2023 08:09 AM Saturday
Ends: 08-Oct-2023 10:13 AM Sunday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Gemini 25.4°
Punarvasu (Pada 2)
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| 22-Oct-2023 |
Begins: 22-Oct-2023 08:00 PM Sunday
Ends: 23-Oct-2023 05:46 PM Monday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
|
Capricorn 10.7°
Shravana (Pada 1)
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| 06-Nov-2023 |
Begins: 06-Nov-2023 03:19 AM Monday
Ends: 07-Nov-2023 05:51 AM Tuesday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Cancer 25.0°
Ashlesha (Pada 3)
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| 21-Nov-2023 |
Begins: 21-Nov-2023 03:17 AM Tuesday
Ends: 22-Nov-2023 01:11 AM Wednesday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Aquarius 10.1°
Shatabhisha (Pada 2)
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| 06-Dec-2023 |
Begins: 06-Dec-2023 12:38 AM Wednesday
Ends: 07-Dec-2023 03:05 AM Thursday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Leo 25.2°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 20-Dec-2023 |
Begins: 20-Dec-2023 11:15 AM Wednesday
Ends: 21-Dec-2023 09:38 AM Thursday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Pisces 9.9°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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Navami – Significance, Festivals & Rituals
What is Navami?
Navami is the 9th lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month — 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 — 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 — the time of Lord Rama's birth. On Maha Navami, Durga puja and havan are the main observances.