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Navratri Day 5: Date, Skandamata Puja, Colour, and Lalita Panchami Details
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Moneycontrol•15-10-2026, 05:31
Navratri Day 5: Date, Skandamata Puja, Colour, and Lalita Panchami Details
- •Sharad Navratri Day 5 falls on Thursday, October 15, 2026, featuring the worship of Goddess Skandamata and the color yellow.
- •The fifth day also coincides with Lalita Panchami and Upang Lalita Vrat, dedicated to Goddess Lalita, also known as Tripura Sundari.
- •Panchami Tithi begins at 1:13 am on October 15 and ends at 3:25 am on October 16, 2026, according to Indian local time for Chennai.
- •Goddess Skandamata is revered as the mother of Lord Kartikeya and is worshipped for courage, compassion, and family well-being.
- •Devotees observe rituals including purifying the puja space, offering Shodashopachara Puja, chanting mantras, and keeping fasts based on family traditions.
Key Questions Answered
Sharad Navratri 2026 enters its fifth day on Thursday, October 15, 2026. On this day, devotees worship Goddess Skandamata, who is revered as the fifth form of Goddess Durga and the mother of Lord Kartikeya.
According to Drik Panchang, the Panchami Tithi timings for October 15, 2026, begin at 1:13 am on October 15 and end at 3:25 am on October 16 in Indian local time for Chennai.
October 15, 2026, is also observed as Lalita Panchami and Upang Lalita Vrat, dedicated to Goddess Lalita, also known as Tripura Sundari and Shodashi. The observance involves purification rituals, prayers to the Apamarga plant, and Shodashopachara Puja with sixteen offerings.
