Overview

• Shashthi falls on September 27, when devotees worship Maa Katyayani, with grey observed as the day’s auspicious colour.
• Drik Panchang lists Shukla Shashthi from 12:03 PM on September 27 to 2:27 PM on September 28, with Brahma Muhurta 4:36–5:24 AM, Abhijit 11:48 AM–12:36 PM, Vijaya 2:12–3:00 PM, and Amrit Kalam 1:26–3:14 PM.
• Puja guidance highlights an early bath, cleaning the shrine, lighting a diya, offering shringar items, meetha paan, five seasonal fruits, honey or simple sweets, and reciting mantras and aarti.
• Goddess Katyayani is depicted with four arms holding a sword and lotus while riding a lion, and is revered for courage, removal of obstacles, and blessings linked to harmony in marriage.
• Coverage clarifies earlier day-count confusion tied to an extra tithi, noting Day 5 (Skandamata) was observed on September 26 and the festival runs from September 22 to October 2.