New Delhi, January 23: The sacred observance of Gupt Navratri continues, a deeply revered period dedicated to the clandestine worship of Goddess Durga and the ten Mahavidyas. Primarily observed by tantric practitioners, this festival holds profound spiritual significance. On Saturday, the sixth day of Gupt Navratri arrives, marked by devotion to the sixth form of the Divine Mother. Coinciding with this is the auspicious Skanda Shashti.
According to Drik Panchang, the Shukla Paksha Shashti tithi commences late on January 24 at 12:39 AM and extends until January 25. Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra prevails until 2:16 PM, followed by Revati Nakshatra. Kaulava Karana lasts until 1:15 PM, succeeded by Taitila Karana. The Moon transits Pisces, with sunrise at 7:13 AM and sunset at 5:54 PM.
Auspicious timings for Magha month’s Shukla Shashti include Brahma Muhurta from 5:26 AM to 6:20 AM, Abhijit Muhurta from 12:12 PM to 12:55 PM, and Vijaya Muhurta from 2:20 PM to 3:03 PM. Amrit Kaal spans 9:31 AM to 11:06 AM, while Ravi Yoga holds from 7:13 AM to 10:56 AM.
Steer clear of inauspicious periods: Rahu Kaal from 9:53 AM to 11:13 AM and Yamaganda from 1:53 PM to 3:13 PM. Panchak persists throughout Saturday, advising against initiating new or auspicious activities.
Skanda Shashti honors Lord Kartikeya, also known as Skanda or Murugan, falling monthly on Shukla Shashti. Devotees undertake fasts, worship rituals, and recite protective hymns. Scriptures affirm that sincere devotion on this day invokes divine blessings of courage, victory, prosperity, and liberation from negativity, fostering spiritual fortitude and familial harmony.