Navami Tithi in 2026

Navami Tithi is one of the major dates of the Hindu calendar, which has special religious and spiritual significance. This date falls on the ninth day of every fortnight (Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha) and is considered auspicious and holy. Navami Tithi is related to Goddess Durga and her ninth form Siddhidatri.

Religious significance of Navami Tithi

Navami Tithi is especially important during Navratri. Goddess Durga is worshipped with rituals on the ninth day of Sharadiya and Chaitra Navratri. On this day, devotees perform Kanya Pujan, which is also called Kanjak or Kumarika Pujan. In this puja, nine girls are invited as the form of the goddess and fed. They are blessed by giving gifts and Dakshina.

Havan and other religious rituals are also performed on Navami Tithi. This day is considered ideal for spiritual advancement and is also called the day of attaining Siddhi.

Mythology

According to mythology, on Navami Tithi, Goddess Durga established Dharma by killing the demon Mahishasura. It is celebrated as the victory of "Mahishasura Mardini".

What to do on Navami Tithi?

1. Bath and meditation: Take a bath in the morning and wear clean clothes.
2. Goddess worship: Light a lamp in front of the idol or picture of Maa Durga and recite Durga Saptashati.
3. Kanya Pujan: Invite nine girls and a boy and feed them.
4. Donation and Havan: Donate food, clothes, or money to the poor and needy. Wish happiness and prosperity by offering sacrifices in the havan.

Message of Navami

Navami Tithi gives us the message that to overcome the demons, we should awaken the power within us. This day is a symbol of self-purification, devotion and charity.

Navami Tithi Timings 2026

According to the Hindu calendar, the ninth day is called Navami. Navami falls in both Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. Navami comes twice in every month. Navami has its own special significance in Hinduism.

Navami Tithi – January 2026

Krishna Paksha Navami
Monday, 12 January 2026
Tithi Timing: 11 January 2026 at 10:20 am – 12 January 2026 at 12:43 pm

Shukla Paksha Navami (Mahananda Navami, Madhva Navami)
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Tithi Timing: 26 January 2026 at 09:18 pm – 27 January 2026 at 07:05 pm

Navami Tithi – February 2026

Krishna Paksha Navami (Sri Ramdas Navami)
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Tithi Timing: 10 February 2026 at 07:27 am – 11 February 2026 at 09:59 am

Shukla Paksha Navami
Thursday, 26 February 2026
Tithi Timing: 25 February 2026 at 04:52 am – 26 February 2026 at 02:41 am

Navami Tithi – March 2026

Krishna Paksha Navami
Friday, 13 March 2026
Tithi Timing: 12 March 2026 at 04:19 am – 13 March 2026 at 06:29 am

Shukla Paksha Navami (Rama Navami)
Friday, 27 March 2026
Tithi Timing: 26 March 2026 at 11:49 am – 27 March 2026 at 10:07 am

Navami Tithi – April 2026

Krishna Paksha Navami
Saturday, 11 April 2026
Tithi Timing: 10 April 2026 at 11:16 pm – 12 April 2026 at 12:38 am

Shukla Paksha Navami (Sita Navami)
Saturday, 25 April 2026
Tithi Timing: 24 April 2026 at 07:22 pm – 25 April 2026 at 06:28 pm

Navami Tithi – May 2026

Krishna Paksha Navami
Monday, 11 May 2026
Tithi Timing: 10 May 2026 at 03:07 pm – 11 May 2026 at 03:25 pm

Shukla Paksha Navami
Monday, 25 May 2026
Tithi Timing: 24 May 2026 at 04:27 am – 25 May 2026 at 04:31 am

Navami Tithi – June 2026

Krishna Paksha Navami
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Tithi Timing: 9 June 2026 at 03:24 am – 10 June 2026 at 02:35 am

Shukla Paksha Navami (Mahesh Navami)
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
Tithi Timing: 22 June 2026 at 03:40 pm – 23 June 2026 at 04:40 pm

Navami Tithi – July 2026

Krishna Paksha Navami
Thursday, 9 July 2026
Tithi Timing: 8 July 2026 at 12:22 pm – 9 July 2026 at 10:38 am

Shukla Paksha Navami
Thursday, 23 July 2026
Tithi Timing: 22 July 2026 at 05:17 am – 23 July 2026 at 07:03 am

Navami Tithi – August 2026

Krishna Paksha Navami
Friday, 7 August 2026
Tithi Timing: 6 August 2026 at 06:53 pm – 7 August 2026 at 04:37 pm

Shukla Paksha Navami
Friday, 21 August 2026
Tithi Timing: 20 August 2026 at 09:18 pm – 21 August 2026 at 11:36 pm

Navami Tithi – September 2026

Krishna Paksha Navami (Goga Navami)
Saturday, 5 September 2026
Tithi Timing: 5 September 2026 at 12:14 am – 5 September 2026 at 09:54 pm

Shukla Paksha Navami
Sunday, 20 September 2026
Tithi Timing: 19 September 2026 at 03:27 pm – 20 September 2026 at 05:52 pm

Navami Tithi – October 2026

Krishna Paksha Navami (Avidhava Navami)
Monday, 5 October 2026
Tithi Timing: 4 October 2026 at 05:52 am – 5 October 2026 at 03:54 am

Shukla Paksha Navami (Maha Navami)
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Tithi Timing: 19 October 2026 at 10:52 am – 20 October 2026 at 12:50 pm

Navami Tithi – November 2026

Krishna Paksha Navami
Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Tithi Timing: 2 November 2026 at 01:11 pm – 3 November 2026 at 11:55 am

Shukla Paksha Navami (Akshaya Navami)
Thursday, 19 November 2026
Tithi Timing: 18 November 2026 at 06:05 am – 19 November 2026 at 07:06 am

Navami Tithi – December 2026

Krishna Paksha Navami
Wednesday, 2 December 2026
Tithi Timing: 1 December 2026 at 11:14 pm – 2 December 2026 at 10:52 pm

Shukla Paksha Navami
Friday, 18 December 2026
Tithi Timing: 17 December 2026 at 11:26 pm – 18 December 2026 at 11:14 pm