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Navratri Day 6 Today: Shashthi Worship of Maa Katyayani as Drik Panchang Lists Puja Muhurats

Panchang guidance clarifies dates after a rare extended tithi created a 10-day observance.

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Overview

  • Day 6 (Shashthi) falls on September 27, with devotees worshipping Maa Katyayani, the warrior form of Durga associated with courage and victory.
  • Drik Panchang sets 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, and Vijaya 2:12–3:00 PM.
  • Grey is the auspicious colour for the day, and customary offerings include meetha paan, seasonal fruits, honey and simple sweets, alongside lighting a diya and reciting Durga mantras.
  • The festival runs September 22 to October 2 (Vijayadashami), with earlier confusion over day numbering traced to a Vriddhi tithi that extended the observance window.
  • Temple visits and cultural programs continue nationwide, with cities reporting strong turnout at pandals and garba events as celebrations build into the weekend.