Good for the worship of Durga, for the destruction of enemies, for weapons, for exorcism and for protective rites. Avoided for auspicious beginnings, for marriage and for travel. Rikta class.
Meaning
Navami is the tithi of Durga, and the ninth of the bright fortnight of Chaitra and of Ashvina are the great days of her worship - Rama Navami and Durga Navami among them. As a Rikta tithi it is strong for what is to be destroyed and weak for what is to be built.