Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a tribute on X, invoking Maa Kushmanda’s blessings for prosperity and light on the festival’s fourth day.
• Day 4 worship centers on Maa Kushmanda’s ashtabhuja form, with devotees wearing yellow and offering malpua along with fruits as customary bhog.
• Panchang listings shared Brahma muhurta, Abhijit, and Vijaya muhurta windows for Thursday’s puja rituals across regions.
• Large crowds queued at temples nationwide from early morning, reflecting strong public participation in the day’s observances.
• With the Vriddhi Tithi adding an extra day and causing some date overlap, coverage now turns to Day 5 on Friday, dedicated to Maa Skandamata with green attire and banana offerings.