Can We Travel On Ashtami Or Navami?

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Yes, travel on Ashtami and Navami for important meetings/functions should not be preferred

. Also in these busy days, it is impractical to plan travel based on these factors given the frequency of ashtami and navami! Appreciate your opinions and advise! Leave a day earlier and return a day later.

Is Navami an auspicious day?

This year, the Navami tithi begins at 1.23 am on April 10 and ends at 3.15 am on April 11. The Ram Navami madhyahna muhurat is between 10.23 am and 12.53 pm, and

is the most auspicious time to perform puja rituals

. The Ram Navami puja starts with chanting of mantras and praying before an idol of Lord Ram.

Is Ashtami and Navami good days?

Nowhere in the sastras it was mentioned that Ashtami and Navami are called bad luck days. In fact,

these thithis are auspicious if there is a strong muharta for marriages, housewarming ceremonies

.

Which is good Ashtami or Navami?

The auspicious time of the day is from 11:58 to 12:48. According to these auspicious times, Kanya Puja is performed on

Ashtami Tithi

. Ram Navami is celebrated on the ninth day of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month.

Which direction should we not travel on which day?

Vastu formula for travel: Disha Shool (pain-causing directions) says that one must avoid travelling towards North on Monday, South-East on Tuesday, West on Wednesday, North-East on Thursday, South on Friday, North-West on Saturday, and South-West on Sunday.

Is it good to do anything on Ashtami?

Ashtami Tithi is

highly effective for achieving victory

. This date is very helpful in accomplishing tasks that involve courage and bravery. The flow of energy on this day also gives a person the courage to face life and overcome adversities in life.

Can we start things on Navami?


Navami Tithi is not considered ideal for auspicious tasks

. This Tithi is more ideal to carry out strenuous tasks. War in any form can be undertaken in this period, the probability of victory increases. Similarly, any such tasks which need a lot of courage can be done on this Tithi.

Can Baby Born on Ashtami?


No, it’s alright nothing to worry about it

. Recite Vishnu sahasranama on behalf of the girl born on asthami tithi she will get all success in her life. Jai Sri Krishna. Well Ashtami Tithi is 8th day after full or new Moon day where Lord Krishna is Born in that Thithi and Lord Ram is born in Navami Thithi.

Is Ashtami inauspicious?

The number 8 or ashtami signifies shani( Saturn) planet. Hence,

it is considered inauspicious, by some people

, even though lord Krishna was born on ashtami day.

What is the significance of Navami?

The festival of Ram Navami holds significance in the Hindu religion.

The day marks the birth of Lord Rama on Earth

. The seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu was born in Ayodhya to King Dasharatha and Queen Kausalya in the Treta Yug. He vanquished the demon king Ravana, who had kidnapped his wife Sita.

What is meant by Navami?

Navami is the

Sanskrit word for “nine”

, and is the ninth day in the lunar fortnight (Paksha) of the Hindu calendar.

What do we do in Navami?

Ram Navami is most popularly celebrated in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, every year, with devotees dressing up as Lord Rama himself.

The streets and homes are lit, nine-day long fairs are organized, music and prayers are enchanted loudly, and statues of the deity are bejeweled and made from scratch

.

Can we marry on Ashtami?

According to the Hindu calendar, on this day, the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Ashadha month and Revati Nakshatra is auspicious.

This is day is also considered to be an auspicious time for getting married

.

Is Navami good for marriage?

It is also known as Abuz Muhurat.

This muhurat is the most auspicious day to start home admissions, new business- business etc. in addition to marriage. Bhadli Navami is considered as auspicious as Akshaya Tritiya.

If you are not getting any auspicious occasion for the wedding then you can get married on this day

.

Can we travel on Saturday as per Vastu?

Saturday is governed by the planet Saturn and as per Vastu is the Lord of West Direction. Hence,

traveling Eastwards is going against the Lord of the Day

.

Which days are best for Travelling?

The basic rule about choosing the best day of the week to fly is

Tuesday or Wednesday

. They not only tend to be the cheapest days to fly but less busy as well. Since there are fewer people who would like to fly mid-week, Tuesday and Wednesday are also the best days to fly standby.

Is Sunday a good day to travel?


The best day of the week to buy tickets, per Expedia, is Sunday because travelers could save up to 36% compared with booking on other days

. Airfares purchased on Saturdays can also be up to 20% cheaper. The most expensive average ticket prices are usually on Thursdays and Fridays.

What should not do in Ashtami?

One should

not sleep during the day when fasting

. 5. Don’t use stale prasad, flowers for puja. It is not recommended to use copper utensils while performing puja rituals.

Was Krishna born on ashtami?


Lord Krishna was born on the eighth (ashtami) day of the dark fortnight in the Bhadrapada month (August–September) in Mathura

, ruled by the evil King Kansa, whose sister, Princess Devaki was Krishna’s birth mother.

Which god was born on ashtami?

Krishna Janmashtami or Gokul Ashtami is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of

Lord Krishna

, an avatar of Hindu deity Vishnu. Krishna Janmashtami is observed on the Ashtami tithi, the eighth day of the dark half or Krishna Paksha of the month of Bhaadra in the Hindu calendar, when the Rohini Nakshatra is ascendant.

What happens on ashtami?

Ashtami marks the eighth day of the festival and on this auspicious day,

devotees tend to observe rigorous fast, feast and worship for Goddess Durga who symbolizes strength

.

Maria Kunar
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Maria is a cultural enthusiast and expert on holiday traditions. With a focus on the cultural significance of celebrations, Maria has written several blogs on the history of holidays and has been featured in various cultural publications. Maria's knowledge of traditions will help you appreciate the meaning behind celebrations.