Navami Dates 2026
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. 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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| 12 Jan 2026 | — |
Begins: 11-Jan-2026 10:21 AM Sunday
Ends: 12-Jan-2026 12:43 PM Monday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Libra 2.7°
Chitra (Pada 3)
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| 27 Jan 2026 | — |
Begins: 26-Jan-2026 09:19 PM Monday
Ends: 27-Jan-2026 07:06 PM Tuesday
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Magha | Shukla |
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Aries 18.5°
Bharani (Pada 2)
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| 11 Feb 2026 | — |
Begins: 10-Feb-2026 07:28 AM Tuesday
Ends: 11-Feb-2026 09:59 AM Wednesday
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Magha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 3.1°
Vishakha (Pada 4)
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| 25 Feb 2026 | — |
Begins: 25-Feb-2026 04:52 AM Wednesday
Ends: 26-Feb-2026 02:42 AM Thursday
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Phalguna | Shukla |
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Taurus 18.1°
Rohini (Pada 3)
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| 12 Mar 2026 | — |
Begins: 12-Mar-2026 04:20 AM Thursday
Ends: 13-Mar-2026 06:30 AM Friday
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Phalguna | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 3.1°
Mula (Pada 1)
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| 27 Mar 2026 | Ram Navami |
Begins: 26-Mar-2026 11:50 AM Thursday
Ends: 27-Mar-2026 10:08 AM Friday
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Chaitra | Shukla |
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Gemini 17.4°
Ardra (Pada 4)
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| 11 Apr 2026 | — |
Begins: 10-Apr-2026 11:16 PM Friday
Ends: 12-Apr-2026 12:38 AM Sunday
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Chaitra | Krishna |
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Capricorn 2.6°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 25 Apr 2026 | — |
Begins: 24-Apr-2026 07:22 PM Friday
Ends: 25-Apr-2026 06:29 PM Saturday
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Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Cancer 16.2°
Pushya (Pada 4)
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| 11 May 2026 | — |
Begins: 10-May-2026 03:07 PM Sunday
Ends: 11-May-2026 03:25 PM Monday
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Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Aquarius 1.5°
Dhanishta (Pada 3)
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| 24 May 2026 | — |
Begins: 24-May-2026 04:28 AM Sunday
Ends: 25-May-2026 04:32 AM Monday
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Adhika Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Leo 14.6°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 09 Jun 2026 | — |
Begins: 09-Jun-2026 03:24 AM Tuesday
Ends: 10-Jun-2026 02:35 AM Wednesday
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Adhika Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Aquarius 29.9°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 23 Jun 2026 | — |
Begins: 22-Jun-2026 03:41 PM Monday
Ends: 23-Jun-2026 04:41 PM Tuesday
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Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Virgo 12.8°
Hasta (Pada 1)
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| 09 Jul 2026 | — |
Begins: 08-Jul-2026 12:22 PM Wednesday
Ends: 09-Jul-2026 10:38 AM Thursday
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Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Pisces 27.9°
Revati (Pada 4)
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| 22 Jul 2026 | — |
Begins: 22-Jul-2026 05:17 AM Wednesday
Ends: 23-Jul-2026 07:04 AM Thursday
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Ashadha | Shukla |
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Libra 11.0°
Swati (Pada 2)
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| 07 Aug 2026 | — |
Begins: 06-Aug-2026 06:53 PM Thursday
Ends: 07-Aug-2026 04:37 PM Friday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Aries 25.9°
Bharani (Pada 4)
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| 21 Aug 2026 | — |
Begins: 20-Aug-2026 09:19 PM Thursday
Ends: 21-Aug-2026 11:37 PM Friday
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Shravana | Shukla |
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Scorpio 9.4°
Anuradha (Pada 2)
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| 05 Sep 2026 | — |
Begins: 05-Sep-2026 12:14 AM Saturday
Ends: 05-Sep-2026 09:54 PM Saturday
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Shravana | Krishna |
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Taurus 24.0°
Mrigashira (Pada 1)
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| 20 Sep 2026 | — |
Begins: 19-Sep-2026 03:28 PM Saturday
Ends: 20-Sep-2026 05:53 PM Sunday
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Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 8.2°
Mula (Pada 3)
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| 04 Oct 2026 | — |
Begins: 04-Oct-2026 05:52 AM Sunday
Ends: 05-Oct-2026 03:54 AM Monday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Gemini 22.6°
Punarvasu (Pada 1)
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| 20 Oct 2026 | Maha Navami (Navratri Concludes) |
Begins: 19-Oct-2026 10:53 AM Monday
Ends: 20-Oct-2026 12:51 PM Tuesday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Capricorn 7.6°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 4)
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| 03 Nov 2026 | — |
Begins: 02-Nov-2026 01:11 PM Monday
Ends: 03-Nov-2026 11:55 AM Tuesday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Cancer 21.6°
Ashlesha (Pada 2)
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| 18 Nov 2026 | — |
Begins: 18-Nov-2026 06:06 AM Wednesday
Ends: 19-Nov-2026 07:07 AM Thursday
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Kartika | Shukla |
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Aquarius 7.4°
Shatabhisha (Pada 1)
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| 02 Dec 2026 | — |
Begins: 01-Dec-2026 11:14 PM Tuesday
Ends: 02-Dec-2026 10:52 PM Wednesday
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Kartika | Krishna |
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Leo 21.3°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 18 Dec 2026 | — |
Begins: 17-Dec-2026 11:27 PM Thursday
Ends: 18-Dec-2026 11:15 PM Friday
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Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Pisces 7.6°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 01 Jan 2027 | — |
Begins: 31-Dec-2026 12:33 PM Thursday
Ends: 01-Jan-2027 01:11 PM Friday
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Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Virgo 21.3°
Hasta (Pada 4)
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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.