Navmi Tithi - 2026
Navami, the ninth day of the lunar fortnight, is considered spiritually powerful and sacred in Hindu traditions. Dedicated to Goddess Durga, Lord Rama, and other deities, Navami symbolizes victory, dharma, and divine blessings. This tithi is celebrated with fasting, prayers, and cultural rituals across India, making it deeply significant in 2026.
“Nava” – nine
“Mi / ami” – denotes order or sequence
Together, Navami means “the ninth lunar day”, representing fulfillment, divine grace, and the triumph of righteousness.
The Dates and Auspicious Time of Navami Tithi 2026
| Day & Date | Moon Phase | Tithi Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 11 January 2026 | Krishna Paksha Navami | 10:20 AM – 12 January 2026, 12:43 PM |
| Monday, 26 January 2026 | Shukla Paksha Navami (Mahananda Navami, Madhva Navami) | 9:18 PM – 27 January 2026, 7:05 PM |
| Tuesday, 10 February 2026 | Krishna Paksha Navami (Sri Ramdas Navami) | 7:27 AM – 11 February 2026, 9:59 AM |
| Wednesday, 25 February 2026 | Shukla Paksha Navami | 4:52 AM – 26 February 2026, 2:41 AM |
| Thursday, 12 March 2026 | Krishna Paksha Navami | 4:19 AM – 13 March 2026, 6:29 AM |
| Thursday, 26 March 2026 | Shukla Paksha Navami (Rama Navami) | 11:49 AM – 27 March 2026, 10:07 AM |
| Friday, 10 April 2026 | Krishna Paksha Navami | 11:16 PM – 12 April 2026, 12:38 AM |
| Friday, 24 April 2026 | Shukla Paksha Navami (Sita Navami) | 7:22 PM – 25 April 2026, 6:28 PM |
| Sunday, 10 May 2026 | Krishna Paksha Navami | 3:07 PM – 11 May 2026, 3:25 PM |
| Sunday, 24 May 2026 | Shukla Paksha Navami | 4:27 AM – 25 May 2026, 4:31 AM |
| Tuesday, 9 June 2026 | Krishna Paksha Navami | 3:24 AM – 10 June 2026, 2:35 AM |
| Monday, 22 June 2026 | Shukla Paksha Navami (Mahesh Navami) | 3:40 PM – 23 June 2026, 4:40 PM |
| Wednesday, 8 July 2026 | Krishna Paksha Navami | 12:22 PM – 09 July 2026, 10:38 AM |
| Wednesday, 22 July 2026 | Shukla Paksha Navami | 5:17 AM – 23 July 2026, 7:03 AM |
| Thursday, 6 August 2026 | Krishna Paksha Navami | 6:53 PM – 07 August 2026, 4:37 PM |
| Thursday, 20 August 2026 | Shukla Paksha Navami | 9:18 PM – 21 August 2026, 11:36 PM |
| Saturday, 5 September 2026 | Krishna Paksha Navami (Goga Navami) | 12:14 AM – 9:54 PM |
| Saturday, 19 September 2026 | Shukla Paksha Navami | 3:27 PM – 20 September 2026, 5:52 PM |
| Sunday, 4 October 2026 | Krishna Paksha Navami (Avidhava Navami) | 5:52 AM – 05 October 2026, 3:54 AM |
| Monday, 19 October 2026 | Shukla Paksha Navami (Maha Navami) | 10:52 AM – 20 October 2026, 12:50 PM |
| Monday, 2 November 2026 | Krishna Paksha Navami | 1:11 PM – 03 November 2026, 11:55 AM |
| Wednesday, 18 November 2026 | Shukla Paksha Navami (Akshaya Navami) | 6:05 AM – 19 November 2026, 7:06 AM |
| Tuesday, 1 December 2026 | Krishna Paksha Navami | 11:14 PM – 02 December 2026, 10:52 PM |
| Thursday, 17 December 2026 | Shukla Paksha Navami | 11:26 PM – 18 December 2026, 11:14 PM |
Festivals on Navami Tithi 2026
Rama Navami: Celebrated on Shukla Paksha Navami of Chaitra month, it marks Lord Rama’s birth. Devotees observe fasting, perform Ram Katha, and chant hymns in his honor.
Sita Navami: Celebrated on Shukla Paksha Navami of the Vaishakha month, this festival honors the divine appearance of Goddess Sita. Devotees worship Sita Mata with prayers, fasting, and recitation of the Ramayana to seek blessings for marital harmony and strength.
Durga Navami (Maha Navami): During Navratri, Maha Navami honors Goddess Durga’s power with rituals, pujas, and offerings, symbolizing her victory over Mahishasura.
Akshaya Navami: Observed in the Kartik month, it is believed that worshipping the Amla tree and performing rituals ensures prosperity and spiritual growth.
Significance of Navami Tithi
Victory of Dharma: Navami highlights the triumph of good over evil, symbolized through Rama’s birth and Durga’s power.
Spiritual Fulfillment: Fasting and rituals performed on Navami are believed to cleanse sins and bring divine grace.
Prosperity & Growth: Akshaya Navami ensures abundance, success, and everlasting fortune for devotees.
Cultural Unity: Celebrations like Rama Navami and Durga Navami foster devotion and collective spiritual energy.
At the End
Navami Tithi, the ninth lunar day, represents spiritual strength, fulfillment, and divine blessings. From Rama Navami, honoring Lord Rama’s ideals, to Durga Navami, celebrating Goddess Durga’s victory, and Akshaya Navami, invoking prosperity, this Tithi carries immense importance. Observing fasts, pujas, and rituals on Navami nurtures faith, ensures spiritual growth, and enhances prosperity. With the right guidance, devotees can align their actions to harness the cosmic blessings of Navami.
