Navami Dates 2028
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jan 2028 | — |
Begins: 05-Jan-2028 07:51 PM Wednesday
Ends: 06-Jan-2028 08:36 PM Thursday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Pisces 26.5°
Revati (Pada 3)
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| 20 Jan 2028 | — |
Begins: 19-Jan-2028 12:29 PM Wednesday
Ends: 20-Jan-2028 12:04 PM Thursday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Libra 10.4°
Swati (Pada 2)
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| 05 Feb 2028 | — |
Begins: 04-Feb-2028 12:48 PM Friday
Ends: 05-Feb-2028 12:27 PM Saturday
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Magha | Shukla |
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Aries 26.7°
Krittika (Pada 1)
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| 18 Feb 2028 | — |
Begins: 18-Feb-2028 01:42 AM Friday
Ends: 19-Feb-2028 02:25 AM Saturday
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Magha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 10.4°
Anuradha (Pada 3)
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| 05 Mar 2028 | — |
Begins: 05-Mar-2028 02:11 AM Sunday
Ends: 06-Mar-2028 12:56 AM Monday
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Phalguna | Shukla |
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Taurus 26.5°
Mrigashira (Pada 1)
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| 19 Mar 2028 | — |
Begins: 18-Mar-2028 05:31 PM Saturday
Ends: 19-Mar-2028 07:18 PM Sunday
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Phalguna | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 10.1°
Mula (Pada 4)
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| 04 Apr 2028 | Ram Navami |
Begins: 03-Apr-2028 12:01 PM Monday
Ends: 04-Apr-2028 10:08 AM Tuesday
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Chaitra | Shukla |
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Gemini 25.8°
Punarvasu (Pada 2)
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| 18 Apr 2028 | — |
Begins: 17-Apr-2028 11:12 AM Monday
Ends: 18-Apr-2028 01:38 PM Tuesday
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Chaitra | Krishna |
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Capricorn 9.5°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 4)
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| 03 May 2028 | — |
Begins: 02-May-2028 06:56 PM Tuesday
Ends: 03-May-2028 04:42 PM Wednesday
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Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Cancer 24.4°
Ashlesha (Pada 3)
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| 17 May 2028 | — |
Begins: 17-May-2028 05:28 AM Wednesday
Ends: 18-May-2028 07:56 AM Thursday
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Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Aquarius 8.3°
Shatabhisha (Pada 1)
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| 01 Jun 2028 | — |
Begins: 01-Jun-2028 12:00 AM Thursday
Ends: 01-Jun-2028 09:46 PM Thursday
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Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Leo 22.5°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 15 Jun 2028 | — |
Begins: 15-Jun-2028 11:05 PM Thursday
Ends: 17-Jun-2028 01:02 AM Saturday
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Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Pisces 6.9°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 30 Jun 2028 | — |
Begins: 30-Jun-2028 04:39 AM Friday
Ends: 01-Jul-2028 02:47 AM Saturday
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Ashadha | Shukla |
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Virgo 20.4°
Hasta (Pada 4)
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| 16 Jul 2028 | — |
Begins: 15-Jul-2028 03:14 PM Saturday
Ends: 16-Jul-2028 04:21 PM Sunday
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Ashadha | Krishna |
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Aries 5.2°
Ashwini (Pada 2)
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| 30 Jul 2028 | — |
Begins: 29-Jul-2028 10:26 AM Saturday
Ends: 30-Jul-2028 09:21 AM Sunday
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Shravana | Shukla |
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Libra 18.3°
Swati (Pada 4)
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| 14 Aug 2028 | — |
Begins: 14-Aug-2028 05:37 AM Monday
Ends: 15-Aug-2028 05:48 AM Tuesday
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Shravana | Krishna |
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Taurus 3.5°
Krittika (Pada 3)
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| 28 Aug 2028 | — |
Begins: 27-Aug-2028 06:50 PM Sunday
Ends: 28-Aug-2028 06:51 PM Monday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Scorpio 16.5°
Anuradha (Pada 4)
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| 13 Sep 2028 | — |
Begins: 12-Sep-2028 06:10 PM Tuesday
Ends: 13-Sep-2028 05:26 PM Wednesday
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Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Gemini 2.0°
Mrigashira (Pada 3)
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| 27 Sep 2028 | Maha Navami (Navratri Concludes) |
Begins: 26-Sep-2028 06:59 AM Tuesday
Ends: 27-Sep-2028 08:10 AM Wednesday
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Ashvina | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 15.2°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 12 Oct 2028 | — |
Begins: 12-Oct-2028 04:56 AM Thursday
Ends: 13-Oct-2028 03:24 AM Friday
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Ashvina | Krishna |
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Cancer 0.9°
Punarvasu (Pada 4)
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| 26 Oct 2028 | — |
Begins: 25-Oct-2028 11:15 PM Wednesday
Ends: 27-Oct-2028 01:21 AM Friday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Capricorn 14.6°
Shravana (Pada 2)
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| 11 Nov 2028 | — |
Begins: 10-Nov-2028 02:04 PM Friday
Ends: 11-Nov-2028 12:00 PM Saturday
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Kartika | Krishna |
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Leo 0.2°
Magha (Pada 1)
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| 25 Nov 2028 | — |
Begins: 24-Nov-2028 06:57 PM Friday
Ends: 25-Nov-2028 09:29 PM Saturday
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Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Aquarius 14.5°
Shatabhisha (Pada 3)
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| 10 Dec 2028 | — |
Begins: 09-Dec-2028 10:06 PM Saturday
Ends: 10-Dec-2028 07:53 PM Sunday
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Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Leo 29.9°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 25 Dec 2028 | — |
Begins: 24-Dec-2028 04:31 PM Sunday
Ends: 25-Dec-2028 06:55 PM Monday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Pisces 14.9°
Uttara Bhadrapada (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.