Significance of Navami
Navami is significant in both Vaishnavism and Shaktism. Vaishnavism views Navami as a specific lunar day that is seen as inauspicious for travel, causing apprehension among sevakas. Conversely, in Shaktism, Navami represents the ninth lunar day, particularly important for the rituals of Durgapuja. This highlights the day’s dual importance across different religious traditions, one as a cautionary time in Vaishnavism and the other as a day of ritual significance in Shaktism.1
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Hindu concept of 'Navami'
Navami in Hinduism symbolizes the ninth lunar day, significant for Durgapuja rituals, yet viewed as inauspicious for travel, causing concern among sevakas.
Vaishnavism
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From: Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure)
(1) A specific lunar day that is traditionally considered inauspicious for travel, which the sevakas are apprehensive about.[1]