Tithi 9rikta
Shukla Navami
शुक्ल नवमी
Presiding deity: Durga / Rama
Tithi Mantra
ॐ रां रामाय नमः
Om Ram Ramaya Namah
Shukla Paksha (waxing)
Ram Navami (Chaitra Shukla Navami) — Lord Rama's birth at midday. Maha Navami in both Navratris — final Devi worship, Mahishasura-mardini, kumari puja. Akshaya Navami (Kartik Shukla Navami).
Krishna Paksha (waning)
N/A
Best for
- + Ram puja
- + Sundarkand path
- + Maha Navami havan
- + Kumari puja
- + Ayudha puja preparation
Avoid for
- - Marriage
- - New ventures on Rikta tithi (Ram puja overrides)
Fasting tradition
Ram Navami — fast till noon, recite Ramcharitmanas Balkand, offer panchamrit + tulsi. Maha Navami — kumari puja + havan + balidan (symbolic).
Major festivals on this tithi
Ram Navami, Maha Navami (both Navratris), Akshaya Navami, Sita Navami