India, Oct. 14 -- Navaratri is one of the most important and spiritually significant festivals of Hinduism. This festival is dedicated to Goddess Durga along with her nine forms, making each of these nine days special in its own way. Celebrations continue, but the fifth day is very special for devotees. Let us now look into the date, auspicious timings, significance, and worship practices to be followed during Navaratri Day 5 in 2026.

Which Goddess Is Worshipped on Day 5 of Navaratri 2026?

The fifth day of Shardiya Navaratri will be observed on Thursday, October 15, 2026, and is dedicated to Maa Skandamata, the fifth manifestation of Goddess Durga. She is revered as the mother of Lord Skanda, also known as Kartikeya, the god of war. Maa...