Navami
Also known as: Ninth Day, Ram Navami, Maha Navami
Ram Navami Ki Shubhkamnaye
Significance
Navami is the 9th lunar day, marking the culmination of Shakti worship during Navratri. Chaitra Shukla Navami celebrates Lord Rama's birth (Ram Navami), while Ashwin Navami (Maha Navami) is the peak of Durga Puja. This day represents the completion of divine energy and is highly auspicious for worship of both Lord Rama and Goddess Durga.
Rituals & Observances
- Worship Lord Rama or Goddess Durga
- Recite Ramayana or Durga Saptashati
- Perform Ram Janmotsav celebration
- Offer flowers and prasad
- Participate in Ram Navami processions
- Fast till noon or all day
- Chant Ram Dhun or Durga mantras
- Maha Navami Havan during Navratri
Special Variations
- Ram Navami (Chaitra) - Lord Rama's birthday
- Maha Navami (Ashwin) - Durga Puja culmination
- Bharat Milap celebrations
- Rama temple special decorations
Traditional Foods
Do's and Don'ts
Do
- Rama worship
- Recite Ramayana
- Charity
- Temple visits
Don't
- Non-veg food
- Alcohol
- Harsh speech