Maha Navami is a Hindu festival celebrated on the ninth day of the Navaratri or Durga Puja festival, which is celebrated all over India and by the Indian diaspora around the world. It is the final day of worship before Vijaya Dashami, the end of Navratri. Maha Navami is celebrated on the navam (or the ninth) day of the Shukla paksha in the Indian month of Ashwina, which falls in September and October according to the English calendar. The festival holds profound significance as it symbolizes the peak of the goddesss divine energy and marks the victory of good over evil. On this day, Goddess Durga is worshipped in different forms in different parts of the country. In eastern India, Maha Navami is the third day of Durga Puja, and on this day, Devi Durga is worshipped as Mahishasuramardini, meaning the Goddess who killed Mahishasur, the buffalo demon. In some regions, Goddess Durga is worshipped in her Saraswati avatar, symbolizing wisdom and education. In South India, Ayudh Puja is prominent, with the worship of Goddess Saraswati alongside musical instruments, books, and religious scriptures. Astrologically, Maha Navami is of great significance, and worshipping Goddess Durga on this day can prove beneficial for those facing difficulties due to the malefic effects of planets or evil energies.