Mahesh Navami, also known as Mahesh Navmi, is a Hindu festival celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva. It falls on the Navami tithi (ninth day) of the bright fortnight of the Hindu month of Magh. Devotees fast and offer prayers to Lord Shiva on this auspicious day.

The festival is particularly popular in the state of Maharashtra, where grand processions are taken out in honor of Lord Shiva. People also visit temples dedicated to Shiva and perform special puja rituals. Mahesh Navami is considered to be a day of great spiritual significance and devotees believe that observing fast and offering prayers on this day can bring peace and prosperity into their lives.

The day is marked by the preparation of special delicacies and offerings that are later distributed as prasad among the devotees. Images and idols of Lord Shiva are also decorated and worshipped with utmost devotion and fervor. Mahesh Navami is a time for spiritual reflection and seeking blessings for a harmonious and fulfilling life.