Festival guide
Maha Navami
महा नवमी
Ninth day of Sharad Navaratri and Durga Puja.
At a glance
How is Maha Navami dated?
Maha Navami is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
Also known as: Mahanavami, Ayudha Puja.
Yearly reference
Maha Navami dates by year
Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.
Why this date?
Falls on Ashwin Shukla Navami, using the daytime presence of Navami for the India-baseline observance.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedMaha Navami tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
Uttara AshadhaDietary practice
FastingSignificance
Marks the culmination of Navaratri worship before Vijayadashami.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Common questions
How is Maha Navami dated?
Maha Navami is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
What is the tithi for Maha Navami?
The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Maha Navami. Choose a year above to see the details.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.