Overview

• Shashthi falls on September 27, with worship focused on Maa Katyayani, a fierce form of Durga associated with courage and harmony in marriage.
• As per Drik Panchang, Shukla Shashthi begins at 12:03 pm on Sept 27 and ends at 2:27 pm on Sept 28, with key windows including Brahma Muhurta (4:36–5:24 am), Abhijit (11:48 am–12:36 pm) and Vijaya (2:12–3:00 pm).
• The day’s colour is widely reported as grey for balance and groundedness, though a minority guide lists red or yellow as alternatives.
• Recommended bhog includes honey as a prime offering along with yellow marigold, meetha paan, seasonal fruits and simple sweets.
• Devotees recite mantras such as “Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah,” with guides reiterating her mythic origin to defeat Mahishasura and her depiction riding a lion with sword and lotus.